Alltrade Tools Recalls Ratcheting Tie Downs Due to Injury Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Sam's Club

Recall date

April 26, 2016

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Recall number

16152

Brand / firm

Finehau Industry Group, Hong Kong, China and Tian Xin District Tangxia Town, China

Sold / distributed

Sam's Club stores nationwide from May 2015 through September 2015 for about $20.00.

Why it was recalled

The ratchet handle can fail during use, releasing the secured load, posing an injury hazard to consumers.

What was recalled

This recall involves Snap-on ratcheting tie downs sold in a package of four. The 15-foot-long tie downs are straps used to secure heavy items or oversize loads to trailers, trucks and hand trolleys. The product's ratchet mechanism is black and the straps are yellow with "Snap-On" printed in red across the strap. Product number 871343S is printed on the upper right corner of the packaging. Recalled units have at least one silver metal tab that is flush with the openings in the black metal ratchet handle.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled tie downs and return them to Sam's Club for a full refund.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.