New England Ropes Recalls Climbing Lines Due to Fall Hazard

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207



FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 29, 2008


Release #08-346 



Firm's Recall Hotline: (866) 617-9038


CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772


CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908


New England Ropes Recalls Climbing Lines Due to Fall Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. 



Name of Product: Maxim Apogee and Maxim Pinnacle Dynamic Climbing Lines/Ropes



Units: About 530


Manufacturer: New England Ropes, of Fall River, Mass.



Hazard: The climbing lines can break, posing a serious fall hazard for climbers.



Incidents/Injuries: None.



Description: 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.



Sold at: Retailers nationwide from August 2006 through June 2008 for between $180 and $262. 



Manufactured in: United States



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



Consumer Contact: 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/Climbing.aspx