CPSC

Internal Halyard Flagpoles Recalled for Safety Concern

Recalled Internal Halyard Flagpole
Recalled Internal Halyard Flagpole

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.

What You Should Do

Remedy

Hapco is directly notifying consumers who purchased these flagpoles about the recall and providing free repair kits.

Consumer Contact

For more information, contact Hapco at (800) 368-7171, between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

Products

Internal Halyard Flagpoles

Injuries & Incidents

Sold At

Hardware and flag stores nationwide, from August 2003 through October 2003, for between $1,000 and $1,500.