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RecallCPSCcpsc-1192FALL HAZARD

Climbing Ropes Recalled by Porter Athletic Due to Fall Hazard

Online At Www.porterathletic.com, By Telephone And Direct Sales Through Authorized Porter Athletic Distributors Nationwide From September 2009 Through September 2011 For Between $387 And $877. recall product photo 1

CPSC Recall Notice

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-1192.

This recall involves two models of Porter Athletic climbing ropes.Model number 00118 is a white soft dacron rope with vinyl boot end sold in 12', 16', 20' and 24' lengths. Model number 00119 is a white soft dacron rope with vinyl boot end and rubber knots every 12" sold in 12', 16', 20' and 24' lengths.

Corrective Action (per CPSC)

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-1192.

Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled climbing ropes. Porter Athletic is repairing the recalled ropes at no cost. Shipping will be provided free of charge to the consumer. The firm is contacting customers directly.

✅ What you should do

  1. Stop using the product if you own it.
  2. Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
  3. Contact Online At Www.porterathletic.com, By Telephone And Direct Sales Through Authorized Porter Athletic Distributors Nationwide From September 2009 Through September 2011 For Between $387 And $877. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
  4. For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
  5. If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.

Consumer Contact (per CPSC)

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-1192.

For more information, contact Porter Athletic toll-free at (888) 277-7778 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.porterathletic.com

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Online At Www.porterathletic.com, By Telephone And Direct Sales Through Authorized Porter Athletic Distributors Nationwide From September 2009 Through September 2011 For Between $387 And $877. Recall FAQ

Online At Www.porterathletic.com, By Telephone And Direct Sales Through Authorized Porter Athletic Distributors Nationwide From September 2009 Through September 2011 For Between $387 And $877. is the subject of a consumer products recall: Climbing Ropes Recalled by Porter Athletic Due to Fall Hazard. The notice was published on May 17, 2012 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 44 units are potentially affected.