Index Ascenders Right & Left
Published 27 May 2016
Product
Index Ascender Right - 620003 Index Ascender Left - 620004 Identifying features description Right and left Index Ascenders manufactured between December 22, 2014 and February 25, 2016, with manufacturing codes between 4356 and 6015 are within the scope of this recall.
Why it was recalled
In some Index Ascenders, the rivet attaching the toothed cam to the ascender body may not be properly finished.
Hazard
This could cause the cam to become detached, allowing the ascender to disconnect from the rope. There is also the potential that the rivet attaching the plastic safety catch to the cam may not be properly finished, increasing the likelihood that the ascender could become detached from the rope, potentially causing serious injury to the consumer.
Source: Product Safety Australia. RecallMatch AU provides a screening summary and is independent of the ACCC.