Alert: Peakworks self-retracting lifeline product recall
If you purchased a Peakworks self-retracting lifeline in early 2014, with the part number SRL-11302-20, you should return it to the manufacturer.
Hazard summary
PeakWorks has notified the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development (MLITSD) that 20 pieces of the SRL-11302-20 were sold in early 2014. None have been sold since. The requirements of the CSA standard are that these SRLs are to be returned to the supplier 2 years after the date of manufacture and yearly after that for inspection and service. PeakWorks has indicated that they have not received any back in the last few years for inspection and service. Therefore, these units should no longer be in service.
Locations and sectors
Construction, Industrial, Mining: wherever fall arrest equipment is used.
Suggested precautions
The MLITSD is advising all users of these devices to check the model they are using and if they are of this model to remove them from service and return to the manufacturer for inspection and recertification as per the CSA Z259.2.2-98 (R2009) requirements.
While this alert is related to a specific product, the CSA standard recommends that all Type 2 and 3 devices regardless of brand shall be returned to the manufacturer no more than 2 years after the date of the manufacture for inspection and maintenance, and annually thereafter.
For more information
Ontario’s Occupational Health and Safety Partners
Contact the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development Health & Safety Contact Centre at