Teufelberger Recalls Rescue Ropes and Throwlines Due to Fall and Injury Hazards
CPSC recall 17079. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The recalled static ropes and throwlines are mislabeled as being certified to specific voluntary NFPA safety standards and cannot be relied upon for any purpose, posing fall and injury hazards to users.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ropes and throwlines and contact Teufelberger for a free replacement.
CPSC recall 17079 has the recall date 31 Jan 2017. The notice names the firm TEUFELBERGER Fiber Rope. The recall has about 95 units. The median CPSC recall of 2017 has 7,000 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Fall.
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| Incidents and injuries | None reported |
|---|---|
| Units | 95 |
| Remedy options | Replace |
| Description | This recall involves CMC and New England Ropes brand 7.5 mm and 8 mm static ropes and throwlines used for rescue operations. The recalled rope models are the CMC Escape Line 5/16"/8mm (orange with yellow tracer), New England Ropes Aramid 7.5mm (tan with black tracer) and New England Ropes KM-III 5/16"/8mm (white with blue tracer). The recalled throwline model is New England Ropes NFPA (yellow with red tracer). Only ropes and throwlines with lot numbers that begin with 160101 through 1609915 are included in this recall. The model name and lot number is printed on the end band label on the rope and on the product's packaging. The ropes and throwlines were sold in lengths ranging from 150 to 2,400 feet. |
| Product | Static ropes and throwlines, About 95 |
| Sold at | CMC Rescue in Goleta, Calif., Extractor Sled in Escondido, Calif., Excalibur in Sandy, Utah, Liberty Mountain in Sandy, Utah, Rescue Technology in Carrollton, Ga., Rock-n-Rescue in Butler, Pa., Tahoe Sports in South Lake Tahoe, Calif., and West Marine in Watsonville, Calif. from January 2016… |
| Manufacturer | TEUFELBERGER Fiber Rope Corp |
| Made in | United States |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 95Median of 2017: 7,000
- CPSC recalls of 2017
- 280
- Recalls of 2017 with one of the same hazards
- 22%
- Recalls on the register that name TEUFELBERGER Fiber Rope
- 1
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 17079. https://recallregister.com/product/7970-teufelberger-recalls-rescue-ropes-and-throwlines-due-to-fall-and-injur/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 17079 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
None reported
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
CMC Rescue in Goleta, Calif., Extractor Sled in Escondido, Calif., Excalibur in Sandy, Utah, Liberty Mountain in Sandy, Utah, Rescue Technology in Carrollton, Ga., Rock-n-Rescue in Butler, Pa., Tahoe Sports in South Lake Tahoe, Calif., and West Marine in Watsonville, Calif. from January 2016…
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 17079?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Replace
- How many units are in CPSC recall 17079?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 95