Product recall · November 2, 2010

Hunter Safety System Recalls Carabiners Due to Fall Hazard

Recall number 11029 · About 16,000 · All Hunter recalls

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.

What to do: Consumers should immediately stop using the carabiners and return them to the company for a free replacement.

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Recalled product: Carabiners
Recall number
11029
Announced
Product
Carabiners
Manufacturer
Hunter Safety System of Danville, Ala.
Made in
China
Affected products
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.
Units
About 16,000
Incidents / 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.
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Hunter Safety System toll-free at (877) 296-3528 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website atwww.hssvest.com
Source
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall notice 11029
Last checked

What to do if you own this product

  • Stop using the product if the notice tells you to.
  • Find the model number, serial number or date code on the product and compare it with the notice.
  • Contact the company using the details above for the refund, repair or replacement.
  • Report an injury or a safety problem at SaferProducts.gov.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recalls database. Recall data last checked against the CPSC database on November 9, 2026. Savings Ahead is not affiliated with the CPSC or the companies named; always follow the official notice. Found a mistake? See our corrections policy.