New England Ropes Recalls Climbing Lines Due to Fall Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2008-07-29 · 08346
Hazards
The climbing lines can break, posing a serious fall hazard for climbers.
Recall
Number
08346
Date
2008-07-29
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Maxim Apogee and Maxim Pinnacle Dynamic Climbing Lines/Ropes
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
New England Ropes, of Fall River, Mass.
Retailer(s)
Retailers nationwide from August 2006 through June 2008 for between $180 and $262.
Country of manufacture
United States
Description
Two types of climbing ropes have been included in this recall, the Maxim Apogee 9.1mm and Maxim Pinnacle 9.5mm. The Maxim Apogee 9.1mm is a 48 carrier climbing rope. The colors are yellow and black, and red and yellow. The model numbers are 3411-91 and 3415-91, with date codes 060801 thru 080601. The UPC codes are: 75396312299, 75396312298, 75396312301, and 75396312300. The Maxim Pinnacle 9.5mm is a blue 48 carrier climbing rope. The Model number is 3403-95, with date codes 070201 thru 080601. The UPC codes are 75396312292 and 75396312293. The date codes and the UPC codes are on the original packaging.