# Major Recall Alert: LoGest Climbing Rope with Carabiner & Heavy-Duty Metal Hook Recalled Due to Fall Hazard
If you’re an outdoor enthusiast or climber, take note: **LoGest climbing ropes** are being recalled due to a serious safety issue. As of February 11, 2025, the affected products can **weaken and break**, creating a **dangerous fall hazard** for users. While no incidents have been reported in Canada, the U.S.-based manufacturer, **Setsmart**, has recorded **13 rope breakage incidents in the United States**, tragically including **one severe spinal cord injury caused by a fall**.
Read on for full details, safety recommendations, and how to stay informed on future recalls.
## Why This Recall is Important
Whether you’re scaling rock faces or using climbing gear for fitness purposes, equipment failure can pose life-threatening risks. Climbing ropes are designed to protect consumers during extreme physical activities, but the **LoGest climbing ropes** have been deemed unsafe due to **structural weaknesses in the material.**
The **reported incidents** emphasize the severity of this issue:
- In **Canada**, no injuries or failures have been reported so far.
- In the **United States**, **13 breakage incidents have been documented**, with one resulting in **a severe spinal cord injury**.
This recall highlights the necessity of proper safety inspections and ensuring your equipment meets quality standards.
## Details of the Recall
Here’s what you need to know:
### Affected Products:
- **LoGest Climbing Rope with Carabiner**
- **LoGest Climbing Rope with Heavy-Duty Metal Hook**
### Reason for Recall:
- The ropes can **weaken and break**, creating a significant **fall hazard** during use.
### Incident Reports:
- **Canada**: No incidents or injuries have been reported as of February 11, 2025.
- **United States**: **13 reports of the ropes breaking**, including **one severe spinal cord injury caused by a fall.**
### Date of Recall Announcement:
- February 11, 2025
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For more detailed information, visit the **official recall page** [here](https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/logest-climbing-ropes-recalled-due-fall-hazard).
## What You Should Do
If you or someone you know owns one of these climbing ropes, follow these **urgent safety steps**:
1. **Stop using the product immediately.** The risk of injury is too great to ignore.
2. **Contact LoGest or the seller for instructions** on returning or replacing the rope.
3. **Report any incidents or product malfunctions** directly to the manufacturer to assist with the investigation.
4. Share this recall notice with your climbing community to help prevent future injuries.
## Stay Safe – Get Instant Recall Alerts
Consumer safety should always be a priority. To stay informed about recalls like this, download a **recall alert app that can notify you in real time** about hazardous products in your household or activities.
**Don’t wait until it’s too late—stay proactive about safety!**
For ongoing updates, visit the **official Canadian recall page** [here](https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/logest-climbing-ropes-recalled-due-fall-hazard). Keep yourself, your family, and your community safe.
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