Rope Cutters (MarineTech) – Fire Risk (2009)
Hazard assessment based on recall description.
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Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Product
Tabletop Rope Cutters
Brand
MarineTech Products Inc., of White Bear Lake, Minn.
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
MarineTech Products Inc., of White Bear Lake, Minn. is recalling Tabletop Rope Cutters. The hazard is: The recalled rope cutters can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.. 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
The recalled tabletop rope cutters are used for cutting and cauterizing rope. This recall includes MarineTech part number 75-7070 and West Marine part number 559419. The Marine Tech part number is located on the side of the rope cutter. "Panther" is printed on the rope cutter.
Reported concern (CPSC)
The recalled rope cutters can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.
Recommended Action
Per CPSC guidance
Consumers should immediately stop using the rope cutters and contact MarineTech to receive a free replacement rope cutter. MarineTech is directly contacting purchasers of this product.
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