MarineTech Products · Recalled
Tabletop Rope Cutters Recalled by MarineTech Products Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
The recalled rope cutters can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.
- Units
- About 450
- Reports
- 4
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $100
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
The recalled tabletop rope cutters are used for cutting and cauterizing rope. This recall includes MarineTech part number 75-7070 and West Marine part number 559419. The Marine Tech part number is located on the side of the rope cutter. "Panther" is printed on the rope cutter.
The file
- Sold at
- West Marine stores nationwide from December 2006 through April 2009 for about $100.
- Product type
- Tools Miscellaneous
- Made in
- Taiwan
- Recalled by
- MarineTech Products Inc., of White Bear Lake, Minn.
Incident log
The firm has received four reports of the rope cutters overheating. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the rope cutters and contact MarineTech to receive a free replacement rope cutter. MarineTech is directly contacting purchasers of this product.
For additional information, contact MarineTech at (800) 634-7838 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.marinetech.info
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 JUL 01 2009; last revised MAY 23 2014.