CPSC, MSA Announce Recall of Climbing Wall Descenders
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-3104.
Two types of descenders, which are used in recreational wall climbing, are included in this recall: Redpoint and Auto-Belay descenders. The descenders consist of a round metal housing into which a retractable red strap (Redpoint) or steel cable (Auto-Belay) is coiled. The front of each descender's round metal housing includes a red label (Redpoint) or green label (Auto-Belay) with the name of the product. A label on the back of the product's housing includes the descender's date of manufacture, last service date, and product number. Redpoint Descenders are identified with product numbers 10024873, 10027646 or 10027798. Auto-Belay Descenders are identified with the product number 10021806. Redpoint Descenders manufactured or serviced from August 27, 2004 through April 6, 2005 are included in the recall. Auto-Belay Descenders serviced from August 27, 2004 through April 6, 2005 are included in the recall.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-3104.
Consumers should stop using the descenders immediately and contact MSA to schedule a free repair of the product.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Msa Worldwide, From August 27, 2004 Through April 6, 2005. Sale Price: About $2,000. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- 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-3104.
Contact MSA at (800) 672-2222 anytime or visit the firm's Web site at www.MSAnet.com
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Msa Worldwide, From August 27, 2004 Through April 6, 2005. Sale Price: About $2,000. Recall FAQ
Msa Worldwide, From August 27, 2004 Through April 6, 2005. Sale Price: About $2,000. is the subject of a consumer products recall: CPSC, MSA Announce Recall of Climbing Wall Descenders. The notice was published on June 3, 2005 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 783 units are potentially affected.