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Grounder at SICG 19-Oct-2009 At 1:50:40 PM BundyBear

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Not the 1st time these products have been recalled

June 3, 2005
Alert #05-578
CPSC, MSA Announce Recall of Climbing Wall Descenders

The following product safety recall was conducted voluntarily by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Customers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Redpoint™ and Auto-Belay Descenders

Units: 783

Manufacturer: Mine Safety Appliances Co. (MSA), of Pittsburgh, Pa.

Hazard: This product, which assists wall climbers during descent, has a faulty bearing that can cause the brakes to fail. When this occurs, wall climbers risk rapid descent with no braking capability.

Incidents/Injuries: MSA has received three reports of Redpoint Descenders' brakes failing. One fall resulted in a cracked vertebra. Other injuries include bruised ribs and a sprained ankle.

http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml05/05578.html