Decathlon USA · Recalled
Decathlon USA Recalls Carabiners Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death
Incorrect assembly can cause the carabiner to unlock while in use, posing a risk of serious injury or death to the user.
- Units
- About 50
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $8
- Remedy
- Refund
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Affected
This recall involves Rocky Screwgate aluminum and pear shaped Carabiners with a small gate and screwgate. They were sold under the SIMOND brand in yellow (item number 1760147) and blue (item number 1759997). The brand name is engraved on the side of the product. The item number was printed on the carboard that was attached to the product. Carabiners are typically used by climbers as connectors or as extenders to anchor a climber.
The file
- Sold at
- Decathlon stores nationwide and online at www.decathlon.com from December 2018 through July 2019 for about $8.
- Product type
- Not stated
- Made in
- France
- Recalled by
- Decathlon USA LLC, of Emeryville, Calif.
Incident log
None reported
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled carabiners and return them to any Decathlon store for a full refund.
Decathlon toll-free at 866-480-3565 from 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. PT Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday or Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Wednesdays and from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday, email at customer.service@decathlon.com or online at www.decathlon.com and click on the Product Recalls section 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.
