Amazon Recalls Zipline Kits Due to Cable Breakage, Posing Risk of Fall Injuries

China-based company said it received 20 reports of broken cables

Jugader Zipline Kits
China-based company Jugader issued a recall on its zipline kits following several reports of falls and injuries. Amazon.com

Over 6,000 Zipline kits have had to be recalled after multiple reports of injuries.

Amazon has announced the recall of Zipline kits made by Jugader following reported incidents where the cable broke while in use.

Multiple falls and injuries were highlighted, according to a notice posted Thursday by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

The recall lists 6,600 Jugader Zipline Kits that contain a 160-foot long and 4mm thick stainless steel cable wire, a blue trolley, and a hanging plastic seat.

Jugader is a China-based company and recently disclosed that it received 20 reports of the cable breaking, causing nine injuries, including lacerations and one broken clavicle.

Consumers were immediately advised to stop using the recalled zipline kits and contact Jugader for a free repair kit and further information.

The kits were exclusively sold on Amazon.com between March 2020 and June 2023 for roughly $140.

-- with additional reporting from TMX

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Amazon, Products, China, Company, Chinese, Injuries, Falls, Extreme sports
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