CPSC, Kearney-National, Hapco Division Announce Recall of Flagpoles
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The hazard
A partially crimped sleeve on these flagpoles can allow the cable to pull through the sleeve, causing the loop to release. When the assembly is raised with no flag attached, it can allow a seven pound counter weight to drop to the ground, possibly hitting people nearby.
Incidents reported: Kearney-National is aware of three incidents of a counter weight falling, including with one incident resulting in a minor injury.
What to do now
Hapco is directly notifying consumers who purchased these flagpoles about the recall and providing free repair kits.
Contact: For more information, contact Hapco at (800) 368-7171, between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
About this recall
These Internal Halyard flagpoles have a hinged door and a metal cable on the outside of the pole.
Product photos
Photos: U.S. CPSC