Teufelberger Recalls Rescue Ropes and Throwlines Due to Fall and Injury Hazards

Active Recall Announced January 31, 2017 CPSC #17079

Quick answer

Teufelberger Recalls Rescue Ropes and Throwlines Due to Fall and Injury Hazards is CPSC recall #17079, announced on January 31, 2017. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves CMC and New England Ropes brand 7.5 mm and 8 mm static ropes and throwlines used for rescue operations. The recalled rope models are the CMC Escape Line 5/16"/8mm (orange with yellow tracer), New England Ropes Aramid 7.5mm (tan with black tracer) and New England Ropes KM-III 5/16"/8mm (white with blue tracer). The recalled throwline model is New England Ropes NFPA (yellow with red tracer). Only ropes and throwlines with lot numbers that begin with 160101 through 1609915 are included in this recall. The model name and lot number is printed on the end band label on the rope and on the product's packaging. The ropes and throwlines were sold in lengths ranging from 150 to 2,400 feet. The remedy is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ropes and throwlines and contact teufelberger for a free replacement.. Affected brand: TEUFELBERGER Fiber Rope Corp..

Hazard

This recall involves CMC and New England Ropes brand 7.5 mm and 8 mm static ropes and throwlines used for rescue operations. The recalled rope models are the CMC Escape Line 5/16"/8mm (orange with yellow tracer), New England Ropes Aramid 7.5mm (tan with black tracer) and New England Ropes KM-III 5/16"/8mm (white with blue tracer). The recalled throwline model is New England Ropes NFPA (yellow with red tracer). Only ropes and throwlines with lot numbers that begin with 160101 through 1609915 are included in this recall. The model name and lot number is printed on the end band label on the rope and on the product's packaging. The ropes and throwlines were sold in lengths ranging from 150 to 2,400 feet.

Affected products

Static ropes and throwlines

Recalled brands

TEUFELBERGER Fiber Rope Corp.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ropes and throwlines and contact Teufelberger for a free replacement.

Recall date

January 31, 2017

Categories

Static ropes and throwlines

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #17079?

CPSC recall #17079 covers Teufelberger Recalls Rescue Ropes and Throwlines Due to Fall and Injury Hazards, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on January 31, 2017. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves CMC and New England Ropes brand 7.5 mm and 8 mm static ropes and throwlines used for rescue operations. The recalled rope models are the CMC Escape Line 5/16"/8mm (orange with yellow tracer), New England Ropes Aramid 7.5mm (tan with black tracer) and New England Ropes KM-III 5/16"/8mm (white with blue tracer). The recalled throwline model is New England Ropes NFPA (yellow with red tracer). Only ropes and throwlines with lot numbers that begin with 160101 through 1609915 are included in this recall. The model name and lot number is printed on the end band label on the rope and on the product's packaging. The ropes and throwlines were sold in lengths ranging from 150 to 2,400 feet.

What is the remedy for recall #17079?

The CPSC remedy for recall #17079 is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ropes and throwlines and contact teufelberger for a free replacement.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell Teufelberger Recalls Rescue Ropes and Throwlines Due to Fall and Injury Hazards on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Teufelberger-Recalls-Rescue-Ropes-and-Throwlines-Due. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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