Extreme Engineering Recalls Wall Climbing Cable Assemblies Due to Fall Hazard
Source: CPSC Recall #06555
Recall Date
2006-06-09
Manufacturer
Extreme Engineering, of Newcastle, Calif.
Units Affected
About 400
Products Involved
Cable Assemblies (used in wall climbing)
Hazard
The cable eye, or round metal tube that holds the cable, could have a fracture, reducing the overall strength of the cable assembly. If the cable assembly were to fail, this would result in a free-fall hazard for the climber.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled cable assemblies immediately and contact Extreme Engineering to arrange for inspection details and possible replacement of the cable assembly.
Reported Injuries
None reported.
Sold At
Extreme Engineering's Web site and catalog from January 2006 through March 2006 for about $200 to $400.
Manufactured In
United States
Full Recall Description
These cable assemblies are used by wall climbers in auto-belay and auto-zip devices to prevent a climber from free-falling. The cable assemblies are made up of a stainless steel cable eye, and 1/4-inch galvanized wire rope. The recalled cable assemblies have date codes 1-06, 2-06, or 3-06 etched onto the cable eye.
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28