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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Climbing Wall Association
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Press Release ..........
New England Ropes / Maxim Issues Recall Notice
Maxim Apogee 9.1MM and 9.5 Pinnacle Dynamic Climbing Lines
Boulder, Colorado; July 30, 2008 In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Maxim is announcing a voluntary recall of Maxim's Apogee 9.1mm Dynamic Climbing Line (These Climbing lines were sold to consumers from August 2006 through May 2008. Both colors yellow and fire will be included in the recall.) and Maxim's Pinnacle 9.5mm Blue std Dry Dynamic Climbing Line (These Climbing lines were sold to consumers from February 2007 through May 2008).
Please go to Maxim's website HERE for descriptions, photos, affected lot/job numbers, and to complete the recall questionnaire.
Reason: The reason for this recall is the product may not pass the required 5 falls, and may pose a serious risk over time.
Consumers are to immediately stop using the dynamic climbing lines and to contact Maxim by phone (866-617-9038). Consumers should return the recalled dynamic climbing lines directly to Maxim for a product replacement.
The News Release will be accessible on the CPSC's website, www.cpsc.gov, and Maxim's website, http://ww w.neropes.com/maxim/recall/. We ask that you make this information available to your associates as soon as possible so they may make contact with any possible consumers by whatever manner you believe appropriate.
Maxim / New England Ropes greatly appreciates your assistance in this important effort and your continuing support of Maxim / New England Ropes and its products.
About the Climbing Wall Association, Inc. (CWA). The CWA is a 501(c)(06), non-profit, industry trade association incorporated in May of 2003 for manufacturers of climbing wall equipment, builders of climbing walls, operators of climbing walls, and others involved in the climbing industry. The CWA is the only trade association addressing the needs and interests of the climbing wall industry and climbing wall operators. The mission of the Climbing Wall Association is to support the development of the climbing wall industry, to promote the sport of climbing, and to advocate for the interests of our members. This announcement is being forwarded as a service to our members and subscribers.
Together we're stronger.
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Climbing Wall Association, Inc.
William Zimmermann
Executive Director
email: bill@climbingwallindustry.org
phone: 720-838-8284
Maxim's Recall Hotline
phone: 866-617-9038
PETZL GRI-GRI NEW BELAY TECHNIQUE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
1. Download Gri-Gri New Belay Technique Poster here.
2. View Gri-Gri New Belay Technique video here.
CLIMB CHALLENGE Climb Challenge is a rockin’ six week long competition for climbers of all abilities.
Climb the designated route each week to earn points and win prizes! Ask a VE Staff member for more information. Check back soon for Fall 2008 dates! "GRAB LIFE BY THE WALLS!" 
CITY PAGES BEST OF 2007 WINNER "The human urge to climb is a primal one, buried deep inside our monkey brains, yet the sport of rock climbing remains intimidating to newcomers. Most ground-lubbers see it as an unattainable hobby undertaken only by svelte people with bulbous calves, ape-strong fingers, and Volvos full of disposable cash. Wrong, wrong, and wrong, say the admittedly svelte folks at Vertical Endeavors, a massive indoor climbing gym in St. Paul. The friendly and helpful staff train newbies on the art of belaying—a system of knots, pulleys, and shouted messages that allows climbers on the ground to act as counterweight. Beginners looking for a smaller taste of the sport can hit the auto-belays—basically, training wheels for climbers—while more advanced cliffhangers can scamper along the massive overhangs or play in the bouldering cave, where walls are pitched up to 60 degrees. Once you're really hooked, you can attend mini-seminars on knot-tying and climbing techniques, or venture outdoors with the gym's guide team. A daily pass runs $13 on weekdays, $15 on the weekends, plus a $10 fee to rent shoes and a harness." --City Pages City Pages PETZL RECALL FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
PETZL AMERICA ISSUES RECALL NOTICE
AM'D BALL-LOCK AND WILLIAM BALL-LOCK CARABINERS
Boulder, Colorado. November 1, 2006. Petzl America voluntarily announced a recall of Petzl M34 BL Am'D BALL-LOCK and M36 BL William BALL-LOCK carabiners on October 18th. The affected carabiners have a metal locking sleeve with a green button. There is a possibility that the sleeve can be unlocked without pressing the green button. Affected units were sold during March and July, 2006. No incidents or injuries have been reported.
This recall does not apply to the older nylon-sleeve locking system, but only to Ball-Lock carabiners with the metal locking sleeve manufactured in March and July, 2006. This recall is in effect only in the USA – it does not affect BALL-LOCK carabiners sold in other countries.
Customers should stop using the recalled carabiners immediately until inspected. If you have a BALL-LOCK carabiner with the metal sleeve with a batch number between 06076 and 06178, you may return it to the place of purchase or to Petzl America for inspection and possible replacement. An inspection procedure is provided on the Petzl site.
For assistance in any matter related to this recall, please contact Petzl America at 877-807-3805 or rcl.bl06@petzl.com .
To view the Petzl recall notice: http://en.petzl.com/petzl/Accueil .
To view the CPSC recall notice: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml07/07010.html .
To view the product safety bulletin: NOTICE_BALL-LOCK_RCL06.pdf .  Edeleweiss Challenge Harness Recall information here. |
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