Climbing Ropes (New England) - Fall Hazard (2008)
Hazard assessment based on recall description.
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Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Product
Maxim Apogee and Maxim Pinnacle Dynamic Climbing Lines/Ropes
Brand
New England Ropes, of Fall River, Mass.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in CPSC notice. Check official source for details.
UPC Codes
75396312292, 75396312293, 75396312298, 75396312299, 75396312300, 75396312301
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
New England Ropes, of Fall River, Mass. is recalling Maxim Apogee and Maxim Pinnacle Dynamic Climbing Lines/Ropes. The hazard is: The climbing lines can break, posing a serious fall hazard for climbers.. Based on CPSC recall notice.
Summary derived from CPSC notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by CPSC
Two types of climbing ropes have been included in this recall, the Maxim Apogee 9.1mm and Maxim Pinnacle 9.5mm. The Maxim Apogee 9.1mm is a 48 carrier climbing rope. The colors are yellow and black, and red and yellow. The model numbers are 3411-91 and 3415-91, with date codes 060801 thru 080601. The UPC codes are: 75396312299, 75396312298, 75396312301, and 75396312300. The Maxim Pinnacle 9.5mm is a blue 48 carrier climbing rope. The Model number is 3403-95, with date codes 070201 thru 080601. The UPC codes are 75396312292 and 75396312293. The date codes and the UPC codes are on the original packaging.
Reported concern (CPSC)
The climbing lines can break, posing a serious fall hazard for climbers.
Recommended Action
Per CPSC guidance
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled dynamic climbing lines and contact the manufacturer for a free replacement.
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