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Simond EDGE ROPE 9mm x 80m and EDGE ROPE 9mm x 100m recalled over an injury risk
Product Recall for Simond EDGE ROPE 9mm x 80m and EDGE ROPE 9mm x 100m presenting a risk of injuries.
Product image from the OPSS safety notice 
What to do now
Simond EDGE ROPE 9mm x 80m and EDGE ROPE 9mm x 100m has been reported because it could hurt the person using it.
- Stop using it.
- Read the corrective action below: some notices offer a fix rather than a return.
- Contact Simond or the shop you bought it from to arrange the remedy set out in the notice.
- Incidents and injuries can be reported to Trading Standards via the Citizens Advice consumer helpline.
Why it matters. Products that break, pinch, cut or fail suddenly can cause injuries ranging from cuts to fractures.
Refunds, repairs and replacements
Stop using the product first, then arrange the remedy. A recall applies to every affected unit, however long ago it was bought.
If the business does not respond, the Citizens Advice consumer helpline (0808 223 1133), Advice Direct Scotland (0808 164 6000) or Consumerline (0300 123 6262) can help.
From the official notice
Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2310-0187). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Recall for Simond EDGE ROPE 9mm x 80m and EDGE ROPE 9mm x 100m presenting a risk of injuries.
The risk
The products present an injuries hazard as it has been identified that the sheath of the rope may wear suddenly during falls, resulting in adequate protection no longer being provided to the core of the rope.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Personal Protective Equipment (Enforcement) Regulations 2018 and Regulation (EU) 2016/425 on personal protective equipment.
Action taken
The product has been recalled from end users.
Advice to consumers
The product has been recalled from end users. For further information, please access the Decathlon recall site here: https://www.decathlon.co.uk/product-recall_lp-QELJU4
Additional information
PSD case number: 2310-0187
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards.
Product description
Red coloured climbing ropes in two sizes.
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Questions
Why has Simond EDGE ROPE 9mm x 80m and EDGE ROPE 9mm x 100m been recalled?
Simond EDGE ROPE 9mm x 80m and EDGE ROPE 9mm x 100m has been reported because it could hurt the person using it. Products that break, pinch, cut or fail suddenly can cause injuries ranging from cuts to fractures.
How do I know if my product is affected?
The notice describes the affected product rather than listing codes. Compare the product name, pack size and where you bought it with the official notice.
What should I do now?
Stop using it. Read the corrective action below: some notices offer a fix rather than a return.
Can I get a refund or a repair?
Stop using the product first, then arrange the remedy. A recall applies to every affected unit, however long ago it was bought. If the business does not respond, the Citizens Advice consumer helpline (0808 223 1133), Advice Direct Scotland (0808 164 6000) or Consumerline (0300 123 6262) can help.
Where was Simond EDGE ROPE 9mm x 80m and EDGE ROPE 9mm x 100m sold?
The notice names Decathlon. Products bought elsewhere are covered too if they match the details listed.
