Ergodyne Recalls Squids Wire Tool Attachments with Screw Gate Tool Tails Due to Injury Hazard (Recall Alert)
Recalled Ergodyne Squids 3705 with Model Number
Product Recall Details
| Product Name | Squids 3705 Wire Tool Attachments - Screw Gate Tool Tail |
|---|---|
| Recall Date | December 7, 2023 |
| Number of units affected | About 16,570 (In addition, about 790 were sold in Canada) |
| Description | This recall involves the Squids 3705 Wire Tool Attachments - Screw Gate Tool Tail. The product is used to securely tether tools to prevent them from falling on those below while working at heights. It has a 5 ¾-inch-long orange wire loop with a black and green tag. "Ergodyne" and "Model 3705" are printed on the black front tag. The back of the tag is green. They were sold in packs of six or sold as part of kits numbered 3170, 3183, 3188, and 3189. This recall only applies to model number 3705. |
| Retailer(s) | Industrial and safety product distributors nationwide and online at https://www.ergodyne.com/ and other online marketplaces including Amazon.com from September 2018 through July 2023 for about $20 (pack of six) or up to about $400 (when sold as part of the kits). |
| Hazard | The wire tool attachment can break when dropped while tethered to a tool exceeding two pounds, posing an injury hazard to bystanders. |
| Available Remedy | Refund Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled wire tool attachment and contact Ergodyne for a prepaid shipping label to return the product and receive a $4 refund per wire tool (up to $24 per six pack) in the form of a credit towards another Ergodyne product. Ergodyne is contacting all known purchasers directly. |
Who to Contact if You Own This Product
Ergodyne at 800-522-0520 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or email at returns@ergodyne.comonline at https://www.ergodyne.com/product-recalls or at www.ergodyne.com and click on "Product Recalls" at the bottom of the home page for more information.