ACTION REQUIRED: All products listed below with a date code of 10/2024 or later must be inspected immediately. If the locking pin is missing, remove the product from service and contact GRIPPS directly for replacement. Risk of serious injury or death from falling object if the tether fails while in use.
Reason for this alert:
The locking pin was not installed during assembly. (Fewer than 0.01% of swivelling carabiners are affected.)
The Hazard:
Without this pin, the connecting bolt can gradually unscrew during normal use.
Affected Product:
| Product code | Product name |
|---|---|
| H01073 | Gripps Bungee Tether Dual-Action |
| H01077 | Gripps Adjustable Tether |
| H01069 | Gripps Coil Tether Dual Action |
| H01093 | Gripps Dual Action Swivel Carabiner |
| H10040 | Gripps Coil Scaffolders Tether |
How to check the pin:
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| PIN MISSING - DO NOT USE | PIN INSTALLED CORRECTLY |
What you should do:
- Find every unit of the products above, including spares, kits and units issued to crews.
- Inspect each unit before use. Confirm the swivel pin is present, as in the right-hand photo.
- Remove from service any unit with a missing pin (or if there is any doubt). Tag it "Do not use" and keep it for return. Do not attempt to repair or modify tethers.
- If you cannot inspect a unit, do not use it until it can be inspected.
- Contact GRIPPS with the product code, date code, quantity and location so we can arrange a replacement. Please also report any dropped object incident or near miss.
Gripps Australia Contact:
Gripps Global Pty Ltd
36 Reddish Close,
Epping VIC 3076
Australia
sales.au@gripps.com
+61 8383 9458
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