Hunter Safety System Recalls Carabiners Due to Fall Hazard
Source: CPSC Recall #11029
Recall Date
2010-11-02
Manufacturer
Hunter Safety System of Danville, Ala.
Units Affected
About 16,000
Products Involved
Carabiners
Hazard
The pins in the carabiners can detach, causing a climbing strap to break free from the safety harness. This can result in the climber falling.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the carabiners and return them to the company for a free replacement.
Reported Injuries
The company is aware of two reports of the carabiner pins detaching. No falls or injuries have been reported.
Sold At
Outdoor hunting retailers and directly from the company via telephone and the company's website at www.huntersafetysystem.com from June 2010 through September 2010 for about $100.
Manufactured In
China
Full Recall Description
The 2010 Year HSS Ultra-Lite carabiners were supplied with the HSS-300 Ultra-Lite full body climbing safety harness. The carabiners are black with a pin sticking out of the gate. They have "CB20101" stamped on the side opposite the gate.
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