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TECHNICAL INFORMATION, RESEARCH, AND EDUCATION (TIRE) COMMITTEE ADVISORY FOR ZIP LINE BRAKE SYSTEMS
TECHNICAL INFORMATION, RESEARCH, AND EDUCATION (TIRE) COMMITTEE ADVISORY FOR ZIP LINE BRAKE SYSTEMS

Author: ACCT Technical Information, Research, and Education (TIRE) Committee Disclaimer: The Association for Challenge Course Technology (ACCT) seeks to advance the industry and enable members’ ongoing success. This document is a work product of the Technical Information, Research, and... Continue Reading

Date posted06/10/2022


Petzl TRAC CLUB trolley Recall
Petzl TRAC CLUB trolley Recall

From Petzl: PRODUCT RECALL: TRAC CLUB TROLLEY Recall of TRAC CLUB trolleys (P023AB00 and P023AB01) due to a risk of breakage that could cause a fatal fall. Immediately stop using the trolleys affected by this recall. MARCH 22 2022 Photo: TRAC CLUB We are recalling the TRAC CLUB... Continue Reading

Date posted03/22/2022


Petzl SCORPIO EASHOOK Lanyard Recall
Petzl SCORPIO EASHOOK Lanyard Recall

From Petzl: SCORPIO EASHOOK LANYARD RECALL Recall of SCORPIO EASHOOK (L060BA00) lanyards, sold individually or as part of the KIT VIA FERRATA EASHOOK (K029DA00 and K029DA01), due to risk of carabiner gate malfunction. Immediately stop using the products affected by this recall. NOVEMBER 15... Continue Reading

Date posted11/15/2021


Hubbell Advisory Guidance
Hubbell Advisory Guidance

ACCT StatementHubbell Advisory GuidanceApril 19 2021 On April 8th 2021, The Association for Challenge Course Technology (ACCT) forwarded an advisory to its membership from Hubbell Power Systems (Hubbell) which updated and expanded an earlier statement from Hubbell previously forwarded on April... Continue Reading

Date posted04/19/2021


Hubbell Advisory Update
Hubbell Advisory Update

On April 1st, 2021, the Association for Challenge Course Technology (ACCT) distributed a manufacturer advisory regarding use within the challenge course industry of various types of deadends manufactured by Hubbell Power Systems and their affiliated brands (collectively referred to herein as... Continue Reading

Date posted04/8/2021


Safety Warning - Maillon Rapide 8mm Standard Zinc plated steel EN362 / EN12275 Ref.MRNZ08.0 CE EN
Safety Warning - Maillon Rapide 8mm Standard Zinc plated steel EN362 / EN12275 Ref.MRNZ08.0 CE EN

Original JPG PEGUET - Maillon Rapide SAFETY WARNING Peguet le fabricant des fameux Maillons Rapides tient à votre sécurité Nous ne manquerens pas de le vous informer de l'évolution de cette enquête. Votre sécurité est notre... Continue Reading

Date posted04/2/2021


Hubbell Power Systems Deadends
Hubbell Power Systems Deadends

ACCT was recently made aware of an undated letter on the Hubbell Power Systems website stating clearly that Hubbell Power Systems Deadends are not to be used in the challenge course industry or any of the other related and associated industries. This letter also addresses Fargo products of similar... Continue Reading

Date posted04/1/2021


Request for Inspection of PETZL LOW-STRETCH KERNMANTLE ROPES
Request for Inspection of PETZL LOW-STRETCH KERNMANTLE ROPES

From Petzl: One of our clients found 2 critical defects on his Petzl low-stretch kernmantle ropes. To date, no other client has reported similar defects to us, and no accident or injury is known. Please read the information below and, if necessary, inspect your ropes. If you are in Canada,... Continue Reading

Date posted07/21/2020


Pure Safety Group (PSG) 3-Way SRL RECALL
Pure Safety Group (PSG) 3-Way SRL RECALL

Original PDF PRODUCT RECALL IMPORTANT - STOP USE IMMEDIATELY#10981 and #10974 3-Way SRL November 14, 2019No. GFP-S001-A This notice is intended to communicate product recall informationregarding the Guardian Fall Protection and WebDevices 3-Way Rescue and Retrieval self-retracting... Continue Reading

Date posted11/14/2019


Perfect Descentâ„¢ Auto Belay - STOP USE AND RETURN FOR INSPECTION AND UPGRADE
Perfect Descentâ„¢ Auto Belay - STOP USE AND RETURN FOR INSPECTION AND UPGRADE

Original PDF URGENT SAFETY RECALL NOTICESTOP USE AND RETURN FOR INSPECTION AND UPGRADENotice Date: October 21, 2019Manufacturer: C3 ManufacturingAffected Product: Perfect Descent™ Auto Belay model 220 Indoor, Outdoor, Speed Drive, and DirectDrive units manufactured from February 2017... Continue Reading

Date posted10/21/2019


Colorado Safety Bulletin Update
Colorado Safety Bulletin Update

Dear Colorado ACCT Members, Friday, June 21, 2019, you may have received a Colorado Immediate Shutdown Bulletin addressing Giant Swings and similar activities. It is understandable that camp managers or other youth-serving organizations may be concerned this bulletin affects their operation. This... Continue Reading

Date posted06/24/2019


Immediate Shut Down Notification in the State of Colorado
Immediate Shut Down Notification in the State of Colorado

Immediate Shut Down Notification in the State of Colorado Please see the notice below which was released by the State of Colorado Amusement Rides and Devices Program on Friday, January 5th 2018. The accident occurred at a recreation facility, but the devices in question are used throughout the... Continue Reading

Date posted01/8/2018