CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT
The pins in the carabiners can detach, causing a climbing strap to break free from the safety harness. This can result in the climber falling.
Hunter Safety System Recalls Carabiners Due to Fall Hazard
The 2010 Year HSS Ultra-Lite carabiners were supplied with the HSS-300 Ultra-Lite full body climbing safety harness. The carabiners are black with a pin sticking out of the gate. They have "CB20101" stamped on the side opposite the gate.
Required Consumer Action
Consumers should immediately stop using the carabiners and return them to the company for a free replacement.
Contact Information
For additional information, contact Hunter Safety System toll-free at (877) 296-3528 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website atwww.hssvest.com
Recall Details
Sold At
Outdoor hunting retailers and directly from the company via telephone and the company's website at www.huntersafetysystem.com from June 2010 through September 2010 for about $100.
Injuries
The company is aware of two reports of the carabiner pins detaching. No falls or injuries have been reported.
Manufacturer
Hunter Safety System of Danville, Ala.
Remedy
Replace
Recall Number
11029
Product Information
Product Name
Carabiners
Product Type
Mountain Climbing
Number of Units
About 16,000
Manufacturer Name
Hunter Safety System of Danville, Ala.
Manufactured In
China