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Ergodyne Recalls Squids Wire Tool Attachments with Screw Gate Tool Tails Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)
No injuries reported. This is a preventive recall action.
Source: CPSC
InfoRecall #24728
Ergodyne Recalls Squids Wire Tool Attachments with Screw Gate Tool Tails Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)
Tenacious Holdings Inc., dba Ergodyne, of St. Paul, Minnesota · Squids 3705 Wire Tool Attachments - Screw Gate Tool Tail
Product Description
This recall involves the Squids 3705 Wire Tool Attachments - Screw Gate Tool Tail. The product is used to securely tether tools to prevent them from falling on those below while working at heights. It has a 5 ¾-inch-long orange wire loop with a black and green tag. "Ergodyne" and "Model 3705" are printed on the black front tag. The back of the tag is green. They were sold in packs of six or sold as part of kits numbered 3170, 3183, 3188, and 3189. This recall only applies to model number 3705.
Hazard
The wire tool attachment can break when dropped while tethered to a tool exceeding two pounds, posing an injury hazard to bystanders.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled wire tool attachment and contact Ergodyne for a prepaid shipping label to return the product and receive a $4 refund per wire tool (up to $24 per six pack) in the form of a credit towards another Ergodyne product. Ergodyne is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Refund
411 Press Analysis
Tenacious Holdings Inc., dba Ergodyne, of St. Paul, Minnesota has voluntarily recalled about 16,570 (in addition, about 790 were sold in canada) of Squids 3705 Wire Tool Attachments - Screw Gate Tool Tail as a preventive safety measure. The recall was announced by the CPSC on December 7, 2023. The wire tool attachment can break when dropped while tethered to a tool exceeding two pounds, posing an injury hazard to bystanders. While no injuries have been reported, the identified hazard warrants consumer attention. Affected consumers should obtain a full refund. The CPSC recommends discontinuing use of the product until the remedy has been completed.
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