CPSC recall 17079
Static ropes and throwlines
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2017-01-31
On 2017-01-31 the CPSC announced a recall of Static ropes and throwlines by Teufelberger Fiber Rope, citing 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 i….
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 17079 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2017-01-31 |
| Published | 2017-01-31 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Teufelberger Fiber Rope |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Static ropes and throwlines | 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.
Reason
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.
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: unknown.
Source
Official record: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Teufelberger-Recalls-Rescue-Ropes-and-Throwlines-Due
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