CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

The cable eye, or round metal tube that holds the cable, could have a fracture, reducing the overall strength of the cable assembly. If the cable assembly were to fail, this would result in a free-fall hazard for the climber.
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • June 9, 2006

Extreme Engineering Recalls Wall Climbing Cable Assemblies Due to Fall Hazard

These cable assemblies are used by wall climbers in auto-belay and auto-zip devices to prevent a climber from free-falling. The cable assemblies are made up of a stainless steel cable eye, and 1/4-inch galvanized wire rope. The recalled cable assemblies have date codes 1-06, 2-06, or 3-06 etched onto the cable eye.

Required Consumer Action

Consumers should stop using the recalled cable assemblies immediately and contact Extreme Engineering to arrange for inspection details and possible replacement of the cable assembly.

Contact Information

For more information, call Extreme Engineering collect at (916) 663-1560 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT, Monday through Friday, visit the firm's Web site at www.extremeengineering.com or e-mail the firm at info@extremeengineering.com - Extreme Engineering announced this recall on April 14, 2006.

Recall Details

Sold At
Extreme Engineering's Web site and catalog from January 2006 through March 2006 for about $200 to $400.
Injuries
None reported.
Manufacturer
Extreme Engineering, of Newcastle, Calif.
Recall Number
06555

Product Information

Product Name
Cable Assemblies (used in wall climbing)
Product Type
Climbing Equipment
Number of Units
About 400
Manufacturer Name
Extreme Engineering, of Newcastle, Calif.
Manufactured In
United States

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Contact Manufacturer

Use the contact information below to reach out about this recall:

Phone (916) 663-1560
Website www.extremeengineering.com
Full Contact Information

For more information, call Extreme Engineering collect at (916) 663-1560 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT, Monday through Friday, visit the firm's Web site at www.extremeengineering.com, or e-mail the firm at info@extremeengineering.com - Extreme Engineering announced this recall on April 14, 2006.