CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

The climbing lines can break, posing a serious fall hazard for climbers.
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • July 29, 2008

New England Ropes Recalls Climbing Lines Due to Fall Hazard

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.

Required Consumer Action

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled dynamic climbing lines and contact the manufacturer for a free replacement.

Contact Information

For more information, consumers can contact New England Ropes toll-free at (866) 617-9038 anytime or visit the firm's Web site at www.neropes.com

Recall Details

Sold At
Retailers nationwide from August 2006 through June 2008 for between $180 and $262.
Injuries
None.
Manufacturer
New England Ropes, of Fall River, Mass.
Recall Number
08346

Product Information

Product Name
Maxim Apogee and Maxim Pinnacle Dynamic Climbing Lines/Ropes
Product Type
Climbing Equipment
Number of Units
About 530
Manufacturer Name
New England Ropes, of Fall River, Mass.
Manufactured In
United States

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Contact Manufacturer

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

Phone (866) 617-9038
Website www.neropes.com
Full Contact Information

For more information, consumers can contact New England Ropes toll-free at (866) 617-9038 anytime or visit the firm's Web site at www.neropes.com