Rock Exotica and CMC Recall and Inspection notices

Similar notices from Rock Exotica and CMC about swivel pulley products were released with varying levels of Stop Use, Recall, and Inspection required. Please read the details in the linked pages to evaluate the devices you may have in use.

From CMC:

PRODUCT RECALL AND SAFETY NOTICE: ProSwivel Pulleys
CMC and our manufacturing partner Rock Exotica have become aware of a potential safety issue regarding the ProSwivel Pulleys. 

ProSwivel Pulley Recall and Safety Notice (December 21, 2022)
As part of CMC’s ongoing commitment to delivering high quality safety equipment, we are notifying customers of the following information related to the ProSwivel Pulleys. Please see the notices below.

Due to the holiday season and call volumes, please refer to the instructions on the notices and corresponding forms to help us efficiently move you through our inspection and recall processes. CMC offices will be closed Dec. 23, 2022 – Jan. 2, 2023 but our customer support team will be available for additional assistance, please contact them via email at info@cmcpro.com. Thank you for your continued support and trust!

Product Recall Notice
CMC and our manufacturing partner Rock Exotica have become aware of a potential safety issue regarding the button assembly, which may not be secure in a limited number of ProSwivel Pulleys. As a result, CMC is issuing a Product Recall Notice for the following pulleys with lot numbers 20050XXX through 22304XXX (spanning manufacturing dates of February 2020 to October 2022):

ProSwivel 1.1” PMP SwivaBiner Pulley (CMC Part # 300435)
ProSwivel 1.1” PMP Single Pulley (CMC Part # 300434)

SEE PRODUCT RECALL NOTICE (PDF)

Safety Notice
Due to the similarity between the affected 1.1″ pulleys and other ProSwivel models, CMC is taking the precautionary measure of issuing a Safety Notice for the following parts with lot numbers 18001XXX through 22304XXX (spanning manufacturing dates of January 2018 to October 2022):

ProSwivel 1.5″ Pulley (CMC Part #300430)
ProSwivel 1.5″ Pulley (CMC Part #300431)
ProSwivel 2.0″ Pulley (CMC Part #300437)
ProSwivel 2.0″ Double Pulley (CMC Part #300438)
ProSwivel 2.6″ Pulley (CMC Part #300436)
ProSwivel 1.5″ Double Pulley (CMC Part #300432)

SEE SAFETY NOTICE (PDF)

Additional Inspection Resources
It remains important to always inspect your pulleys before and after use including the button and set screws. Follow the link below for additional information on inspecting all of your Proswivel Pulleys.

PLEASE NOTE ProSwivels Pulley models prior to 2018 were manufactured in a slightly different manner than models made after 2018.

ADDITIONAL INSPECTION CRITERIA (PDF)

From Rock Exotica:

RECALL NOTICE FOR OMNI 1.1 PULLEYS & VARIANTS MADE FEBRUARY 2020 THROUGH OCTOBER 2022

Download a the Omni Recall Notice (PDF):

Recall Submission Forms:
Online Return Form (US Customers Only)
Online Return Forms (Worldwide & Outside the US)

The button assembly on a limited number of 1.1” Omni Swivel Pulleys and associated variants may not be secure. If the button comes out the side plate can open, allowing the rope to fall out which can result in serious injury or death. It was discovered that a small number of pulleys manufactured from February 2020 through October 2022 may not have had adequate thread locker or sealant, allowing the set screw to back out. Under normal circumstances, either the thread lock or sealant is adequate to secure the button and prevent this issue.

Rock Exotica is issuing a recall for Omni Block 1.1” style pulleys, manufactured from February 2020 through October 2022. These pulleys must be returned to us for inspection / repair.

Rock Exotica is also issuing an inspection notice for all Omni Block style pulleys made from 2018 through October 2022. Pulleys can be inspected by the user / competent person, or if you are not comfortable doing the inspection, you can return it to us for inspection. Inspection criteria is detailed at the end of the document.

Additionally, as a reminder, all products should be inspected before and after each use. For Omni pulleys, the buttons and set screws should be a part of this inspection, along with checking for cracks / deformation / corrosion, the action of the side plate, sheave and swivel eye, bolts, and general condition. Accordingly, we are including supplementary information on checking the button set screws for earlier Omnis made before 2018.