Decathlon USA Recalls Carabiners Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2019-08-29 · 19192
Hazards
Incorrect assembly can cause the carabiner to unlock while in use, posing a risk of serious injury or death to the user.
Recall
Number
19192
Date
2019-08-29
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Rocky Screwgate carabiners
Remedies
Options
Refund
Companies
Retailer(s)
Decathlon stores nationwide and online at www.decathlon.com from December 2018 through July 2019 for about $8.
Importer(s)
Decathlon USA LLC, of Emeryville, Calif.
Distributor(s)
Decathlon USA LLC, of Emeryville, Calif.
Country of manufacture
France
Description
This recall involves Rocky Screwgate aluminum and pear shaped Carabiners with a small gate and screwgate. They were sold under the SIMOND brand in yellow (item number 1760147) and blue (item number 1759997). The brand name is engraved on the side of the product. The item number was printed on the carboard that was attached to the product. Carabiners are typically used by climbers as connectors or as extenders to anchor a climber.