Internal Halyard Flagpoles (Kearney-National) – Safety Issue (2004)
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According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Product
Internal Halyard Flagpoles
Brand
Kearney-National, Hapco Division, of Abingdon, Va.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in CPSC notice. Check official source for details.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Kearney-National, Hapco Division, of Abingdon, Va. is recalling Internal Halyard Flagpoles. The hazard is: A partially crimped sleeve on these flagpoles can allow the cable to pull through the sleeve, causin. Based on CPSC recall notice.
Summary derived from CPSC notice
The following details were not provided by CPSC: UPC codes.
Reason for Recall
As stated by CPSC
These Internal Halyard flagpoles have a hinged door and a metal cable on the outside of the pole.
Reported concern (CPSC)
A partially crimped sleeve on these flagpoles can allow the cable to pull through the sleeve, causing the loop to release. When the assembly is raised with no flag attached, it can allow a seven pound counter weight to drop to the ground, possibly hitting people nearby.
Recommended Action
Per CPSC guidance
Hapco is directly notifying consumers who purchased these flagpoles about the recall and providing free repair kits.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) directly.
View official CPSC recall noticePage updated: Jan 6, 2026