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Archived - Extreme Roof Bracket
- Starting date:
- October 1, 2008
- Posting date:
- October 1, 2008
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Household Items, Miscellaneous
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Audience:
- General Public (GP)
- Identification number:
- RA-500001792
Affected products
Extreme Roof Bracket
Product description
The recalled product is sold in individual units or cases of 8 with the following UPC code: 6-27308-97238-1.
It is an adjustable roof bracket used on sloped roofs. The brackets hold up to a 0.6 m x 3 m (2 ft x 10 ft) board which is used as a working platform on the roof.
Hazard identified
The recalled product can pose a fall hazard as some brackets were manufactured without tack welds on the pins that hold the adjustable mechanism in place. Only those brackets without the tack welds are included in this recall.
Tests by the manufacturer have found that there is a risk that the mechanism can fail when being used on steep pitches when considerable weight is being supported by the bracket.
Health Canada has not received reports of incidents or injuries to Canadians related to the use of this product.
Number sold
Approximately 3,247 of the recalled products were sold in Canada.
Time period sold
The recalled products were sold across Canada from March 31, 2008 to August 27, 2008.
Companies
- Manufacturer
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Roofers World Inc.
Ottawa
Ontario
CANADA
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What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the roof bracket.
Consumers may return the Extreme Bracket to the store where purchased in exchange for a new Extreme Bracket.
For additional information, consumers may contact Roofers World Inc. toll-free at 1-800-352-6147.