Product description

Sewn 8mm cord, either as prusiks loops, end termination for Aztek or Pocket Hauler kit systems, or custom length cord.

See a list of details to help identify the product

Reason the product is recalled

The bound loop prusiks may not conform to Sterling Rope quality standards and may break at a lower load than the published values.

The hazards to consumers

If the bound loops break at a lower load than they are rated for, this could cause failure to the system and result in a potential fall hazard.

What consumers should do

Consumers should return the product to the place of purchase for a replacement.

Details to help identify the product

Supplier running the recall

Expedition Equipment

Who sold the product

Southern Cross Equipment, K2 Basecamp & Bushcraft Equipment

Identifying product features

Sterling Rope products display the production lot number in two places. The lot number is printed on the barcode label affixed to their Care, Use and Retirement document. The lot number is also printed on the shrink tube label on the sewn portion of the prusik. Please see the attached table for affected lot numbers.

Identifying numbers

Other identifying numbers

Sterling Rope products display the production lot number in two places. The lot number is printed on the barcode label affixed to their Care, Use and Retirement document. The lot number is also printed on the shrink tube label on the sewn portion of the prusik.

Please see the attached table for affected lot numbers.

Where the product was sold

Nationally

Responsible regulators

Regulators are established or appointed by government. They enforce regulations and rules.

Quote PRA number 2014/13939 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.