Published September 29, 2005 03:11PM
September 23, 2005 – Airway Heights, WA – In cooperation with the US Consumer Product Safety Commision (CPSC), Omega Pacific is voluntary recalling a small percentage of Five-O Screwgate locking carabiners built between November and December of 2004.
Carabiners affected by this recall can be potentially opened under moderate loads even when properly locked and must be returned for replacement.
Only carabiners marked with the lot stamp “VT” are affected. The lot number can be found on the backside of the spine and is clearly identified. Do not return any lots other than “VT” as no other lots are subject to this issue. No other models are affected. Only Five-O locking carabiners with the lot stamp “VT” (as displayed) are considered under this action. Please do not return carabiners to retailers. Instead, please ship any affected carabiners directly to Omega Pacific. Please mark all packages with “Attn: Warranty Returns, RA 728.” Be sure to include your name and shipping address where we can deliver a replacement Five-O locking carabiner.
All returns or inquiries can be directed to:Omega Pacific Customer Service 11427 W. 21st Avenue Airway Heights, WA 99001 Attn: Warranty Returns, RA 728
If you have any questions, please call us at 800-360- 3990 or email at info@omegapac.com We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience this may cause.
— Omega Pacific, Inc.