BYA Sports Recalls Skyline Backyard Zipline Kits Due to Fall Hazard
Posted: March 11, 2016 Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: Consumer Product Safety Council, CPSC, Recall, zip line, Zipline Leave a commentName of Product: Bring Your Adventure Sports (BYA) Skyline Zipline Kits
Recall Summary
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/BYA-Outdoors-Recalls-Skyline-Backyard-Zipline-Kits/
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.
Remedy: Replace
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled zipline kits and contact BYA Sports for a free replacement kit.
Consumer Contact: BYA Sports collect at 303-443-0163 from 8 a .m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, or online at http://www.BYAsports.com and click on the Recall Information tab for more information.
Recall Details
Photos available at http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/BYA-Outdoors-Recalls-Skyline-Backyard-Zipline-Kits/
Units: About 5,700 (in addition, 990 units were sold in Canada)
Description: 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.
Incidents/Injuries: 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.
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.
Importer/Distributor/Manufacturer: BYA Sports, of Louisville, Colo.
Manufactured in: China
Retailers: If you are a retailer of a recalled product you have a duty to notify your customers of a recall. If you can, email your clients or include the recall information in your next marketing communication to your clients. Post any Recall Poster at your stores and contact the manufacturer to determine how you will handle any recalls.
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