According to a Consumer Product Safety Commission press release, these zipline kits -- made by Juader (of China), and sold on Amazon -- could kill you.
Over 6,000 units recalled due to multiple reports of cable breaking.
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Zipline Kits Recalled Due to Fall Hazard; Sold Exclusively on Amazon.com by Jugader
Name of Product:
Zipline Kits
Hazard:
The zipline’s stainless-steel cable can break, posing a fall hazard.
Remedy:
Repair
Recall Date:
April 11, 2024
Units:
About 6,600
Consumer Contact
Jugader at 800-360-8078, via email at support@Jugader.com, or online at www.jugader.com/recall or www.jugader.com and click on “Recalls” at the top of the page for more information.
Recall Details
Description:
This recall involves Jugader Zipline Kits containing a cable wire that is 160-foot long and 4-mm thick, a blue trolley, and a hanging plastic seat.
Remedy:
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled zipline kits and contact Jugader for a free repair kit. Consumers must submit a photo of the cable and the trolley or their online purchase order number to receive a free repair kit, including a new cable and updated installation instructions.
Incidents/Injuries:
The firm has received 20 reports of the cable breaking, resulting in nine injuries including lacerations and one broken clavicle.
Sold At:
Amazon.com from March 2020 through June 2023 for about $140.
Importer(s):
Jugader, of China
Manufactured In:
China
Recall number:
24-199
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Think they're hoping this'll zip by?
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