Product description
Soft shackle rope - spliced - 10mm - breaking strain 9000kgs
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Reason the product is recalled
The warning label attached to the product contains a typographical error.
The warning label contains the line 'A standard tow ball or vehicle tie-down point is 'now' designed for this purpose and may result in the strap or vehicle component detaching from a vehicle and striking and seriously injuring or killing a person.'
The actual wording should be: 'A standard tow ball or vehicle tie-down point is 'not' designed for this purpose and may result in the strap or vehicle component detaching from a vehicle and striking and seriously injuring or killing a person.'
The warning label contains the line 'A standard tow ball or vehicle tie-down point is 'now' designed for this purpose and may result in the strap or vehicle component detaching from a vehicle and striking and seriously injuring or killing a person.'
The actual wording should be: 'A standard tow ball or vehicle tie-down point is 'not' designed for this purpose and may result in the strap or vehicle component detaching from a vehicle and striking and seriously injuring or killing a person.'
The hazards to consumers
If the soft shackle is attached to an unsuitable anchor point such as a standard tow ball and used for vehicle recovery, the tow ball and recovery strap can shear and recoil at great force. This can pose a risk of injury or death to vehicle occupants or bystanders.
What consumers should do
Consumers should return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund.
For further information consumers can contact Roadsafe by phoning (03) 8687 1700 Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm or via email at sales@roadsafe.com.au.
For further information consumers can contact Roadsafe by phoning (03) 8687 1700 Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm or via email at sales@roadsafe.com.au.
Details to help identify the product
Supplier running the recall
Identifying numbers
Other identifying numbers
Batch code HYPI001578
Dates available for sale
-
Where the product was sold
Nationally
Responsible regulators
Regulators are established or appointed by government. They enforce regulations and rules.
Quote PRA number 2017/16491 when contacting a regulator about this recall.
Recall and remedy questions
Contact the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission if you have:
- a question about the remedy being offered to you by the business that is responsible for managing this recall, or
- concerns about the way the business is managing this recall.
