MSA · Recalled
CPSC, MSA Announce Recall of Climbing Wall Descenders
This product, which assists wall climbers during descent, has a faulty bearing that can cause the brakes to fail. When this occurs, wall climbers risk rapid descent, with no braking capability.
- Units
- 783
- Reports
- 3
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $2,000
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- MSA worldwide, from August 27, 2004 through April 6, 2005. Sale Price: About $2,000.
- Product type
- Climbing Equipment
- Made in
- United States
- Recalled by
- Mine Safety Appliances Co. (MSA), of Pittsburgh, Pa.
Incident log
MSA has received three reports of Redpoint Descenders' brakes failing. One fall resulted in a cracked vertebra. Other injuries include bruised ribs and a sprained ankle.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should stop using the descenders immediately and contact MSA to schedule a free repair of the product.
Contact MSA at (800) 672-2222 anytime or visit the firm's Web site at www.MSAnet.com
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated JUN 03 2005; last revised DEC 17 2024.
