Alltrade Tools Recalls Ratcheting Tie Downs Due to Injury Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Sam's Club
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2016-04-26 · 16152
Hazards
The ratchet handle can fail during use, releasing the secured load, posing an injury hazard to consumers.
Recall
Number
16152
Date
2016-04-26
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Snap-on ratcheting tie downs
Remedies
Options
Refund
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Finehau Industry Group, Hong Kong, China and Tian Xin District Tangxia Town, China
Retailer(s)
Sam's Club stores nationwide from May 2015 through September 2015 for about $20.00.
Importer(s)
Alltrade Tools LLC, of Long Beach, Calif.
Distributor(s)
Alltrade Tools LLC, of Long Beach, Calif.
Country of manufacture
China
Description
This recall involves Snap-on ratcheting tie downs sold in a package of four. The 15-foot-long tie downs are straps used to secure heavy items or oversize loads to trailers, trucks and hand trolleys. The product's ratchet mechanism is black and the straps are yellow with "Snap-On" printed in red across the strap. Product number 871343S is printed on the upper right corner of the packaging. Recalled units have at least one silver metal tab that is flush with the openings in the black metal ratchet handle.