BYA Sports Recalls Skyline Backyard Zipline Kits Due to Fall Hazard

Bring Your Adventure Sports (BYA) Skyline Zipline Kits

Date of Recall

2016-02-18

CPSC Release Number

16-108

Manufactured In

China

Units

About 5,700 (in addition, 990 units were sold in Canada)

Distributor

BYA Sports, of Louisville, Colo.

Manufacturer

BYA Sports, of Louisville, Colo.

Importer

BYA Sports, of Louisville, Colo.

Sold By

REI and other sporting goods stores nationwide and online at promotive.com from August 2013 through July 2015 for between $100 and $130.

Problem/Hazard

A crimp in the zipline can fail allowing the cable to pull free or become slack while in use, posing a fall hazard to the user.

Injuries/Incidents

CPSC and the firm have received nine reports of cable failure, including six reports of injuries. In three of the reported incidents, consumers sustained bruising and other unknown injuries from a fall. In the remaining three reported incidents, consumers reported head injuries.

Description

This recall involves BYA Sports Skyline backyard zipline kits sold in 60-, 75- and 90-foot cable lengths. The kits were sold in camouflage packaging containing a main cable, trolley, short cable, turnbuckle and u-clamps. The following bar codes are found on the bottom left side of the packaging: 7456111220012 (60-ft.), 7456111220029 (75-ft.), and 7456111220036 (90 ft.). The BYA logo and "Skyline (60, 75 or) 90 Zipline Kit" are printed on the front of the packaging.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled zipline kits and contact BYA Sports for a free replacement kit.

Consumer Contact

BYA Sports collect at 303-443-0163 from 8 a .m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, or online at www.BYAsports.com and click on the Recall Information tab for more information. 

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