New England Ropes Recalls Climbing Lines Due to Fall Hazard

July 30, 2008

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product
Safety Commission, in cooperation with
the firm named below, today announced a
voluntary recall of the following consumer
product. Consumers should stop using recalled
products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

 
Name of Product: Maxim Apogee and Maxim Pinnacle Dynamic Climbing Lines/Ropes

Units: About 530

Manufacturer: New England Ropes, of Fall
River, Mass.

Hazard: The climbing lines can break,
posing a serious fall hazard for climbers.

Incidents/Injuries: None.

Description: Two types of climbing ropes
have been included in this recall, the
Maxim Apogee 9.1mm and Maxim Pinnacle 9.5mm.
The Maxim Apogee 9.1mm is a 48 carrier
climbing rope. The colors are yellow and
black, and red and yellow. The model numbers
are 3411-91 and 3415-91, with date codes
060801 thru 080601. The UPC codes are:
75396312299, 75396312298, 75396312301,
and 75396312300. The Maxim Pinnacle 9.5mm
is a blue 48 carrier climbing rope. The
Model number is 3403-95, with date codes
070201 thru 080601. The UPC codes are 75396312292
and 75396312293. The date codes and the
UPC codes are on the original packaging.

Sold at: Retailers nationwide from August
2006 through June 2008 for between $180
and $262.

 
Manufactured in: United States

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop
using the recalled dynamic climbing lines
and contact the manufacturer for a free
replacement.

Consumer Contact: For more information,
consumers can contact New England Ropes
toll-free at (866) 617-9038 anytime or
visit the firm's Web site at www.neropes.com/Climbing.aspx