PRA number
2009/11151
Published date
Product description
Redpoint and Auto-Belay descenders (safety equipment commonly used in recreational wall climbing).
Reasons the product is recalled
A one way bearing component may have prevented the brakes in two of the descenders from engaging during the user's descent of a climbing wall, leading to a rapid descent without warning.
The hazards to consumers
Injury
What consumers should do
Discontinue using the descenders immediately and take immediate steps to disallow access to these devices. MSA proposes to issue further notices to users and distributors clarifying what should be done with the Descenders once it has identified if the alleged defect can be addressed by its service department or if the products should be replaced.
Supplier
MSA (Aust) Pty Limited
Where the product was sold
Nationally
Recall advertisements and supporting documentation
Responsible regulator
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is the responsible regulator for this recall.
