Omega Pacific Recalls Carabiners Due to Risk of Injury or Death

Recall Date: 2017-11-21

Source Link: https://cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/Omega-Pacific-Recalls-Carabiners-Due-to-Risk-of-Injury-or-Death



Name of Product:
Carabiners
Hazard:

The carabiner can break while in use, posing a risk of injury or death to the user.

Remedy:
Refund
Replace
Recall Date:
November 21, 2017
Units:
About 1,900

Recall Details

Description:

This recall involves six models of Omega Pacific G-FIRST series aluminum carabiners. They are typically used to allow ropes and harnesses to be linked together. “Omega-17 UL Classified USA” is printed on the front and “Meets NFPA 1983 17ED MBS kN 40 G” statement is located on the back side. The 2-digit lot code “OD” is embedded on the bottom side of the carabiner spine. They were sold individually in silver, black and red colors.  

Remedy:

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled carabiners and contact Omega Pacific to receive a free replacement or a full refund.  

Incidents/Injuries:

None reported

Sold At:
Arizona Hiking Shack, Atlantic Diving Supply, Austin Canoe & Kayak, Columbus Supply, Dvbe Supply, Evac Systems, General Factory/WD Supply, Lafco Outillage, The Rescue Source, Witmer Associates (Firestone) stores nationwide and online at omega.com from February 2017 through October 2017 for between $31 and $51.
Manufacturer(s):
Omega Pacific Inc., of Airway Heights, Wash.
Manufactured In:
U.S.
Recall number:
18-041


Contact:

Omega Pacific at 800-360-3990 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email  info@omegapac.com, or online at www.omegapac.com and click on the Voluntary Recall banner at the top of the page, or click on “Notices & Recalls” at the bottom of the page for more information.



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