BYA Sports · Recalled
BYA Sports Recalls Skyline Backyard Zipline Kits Due to Fall Hazard
A crimp in the zipline can fail allowing the cable to pull free or become slack while in use, posing a fall hazard to the user.
- Units
- About 5,700 (in addition, 990 units were sold in Canada)
- Reports
- 9
- Injuries
- 6
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $100–$130
- Remedy
- Replace
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Affected
This recall involves BYA Sports Skyline backyard zipline kits sold in 60-, 75- and 90-foot cable lengths. The kits were sold in camouflage packaging containing a main cable, trolley, short cable, turnbuckle and u-clamps. The following bar codes are found on the bottom left side of the packaging: 7456111220012 (60-ft.), 7456111220029 (75-ft.), and 7456111220036 (90 ft.). The BYA logo and "Skyline (60, 75 or) 90 Zipline Kit" are printed on the front of the packaging.
The file
- Sold at
- REI and other sporting goods stores nationwide and online at promotive.com from August 2013 through July 2015 for between $100 and $130.
- Product type
- Playground Equipment
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- BYA Sports, of Louisville, Colo.
Incident log
CPSC and the firm have received nine reports of cable failure, including six reports of injuries. In three of the reported incidents, consumers sustained bruising and other unknown injuries from a fall. In the remaining three reported incidents, consumers reported head injuries.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled zipline kits and contact BYA Sports for a free replacement kit.
BYA Sports collect at 303-443-0163 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, or online at www.BYAsports.com and click on the Recall Information tab for more information.
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
