Independent reference · Facts sourced from CPSC, ENERGY STAR and DOE Record verified Aug 18, 2026
Active recall — stop using this product now.
Remedy: free replacement · About 95 units
Recall No. 17-079 Published January 31, 2017

Static ropes and throwlines

The recalled static ropes and throwlines are mislabeled as being certified to specific voluntary NFPA safety standards and cannot be relied upon for any purpose, posing fall and injury hazards to users. Manufactured by TEUFELBERGER Fiber Rope Corp. and sold at CMC Rescue in Goleta, Calif., Extractor Sled in Escondido, Calif., Excalibur in Sandy, Utah, Liberty Mountain in Sandy, Utah, Rescue Technology in Carrollton, Ga., Rock-n-Rescue in Butler, Pa., Tahoe Sports in South Lake Tahoe, Calif., and West Marine in from January 2016 – September 2016 for $140 to $1,800.

Recalled CMC Escape Line 8 mm
What you are looking at

Recalled CMC Escape Line 8 mm

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Affected model numbers

Why it was recalled

The recalled static ropes and throwlines are mislabeled as being certified to specific voluntary NFPA safety standards and cannot be relied upon for any purpose, posing fall and injury hazards to users.

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Incident reports to the firm
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Injuries reported
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SaferProducts.gov reports

None reported

The official remedy

Remedy type: replace
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What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ropes and throwlines and contact Teufelberger for a free replacement.

Product and sales details

ManufacturerTEUFELBERGER Fiber Rope Corp., of Fall River, Mass.
UnitsAbout 95
Made inUnited States
Sold atCMC Rescue in Goleta, Calif., Extractor Sled in Escondido, Calif., Excalibur in Sandy, Utah, Liberty Mountain in Sandy, Utah, Rescue Technology in Carrollton, Ga., Rock-n-Rescue in Butler, Pa., Tahoe Sports in South Lake Tahoe, Calif., and West Marine in
Sales periodJanuary 2016 – September 2016
Price$140 to $1,800

How to reach the firm

Phone
844-361-7041
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www
Recall page
www.teufelberger.com

Verify phone numbers, hours and web addresses on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.