3M Voluntary Recall of SWSW Mobile Sky Walk Horizontal Lifeline Systems

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3 M Corporation

Summary Statement

3M Corporation is voluntarily recalling their SWSW Series Mobile SkyWalk horizontal lifeline systems because they may not meet OSHA requirements at 29 CFR 1910.66, 1926.502 and may not arrest a fall in the working clearances stated in 3M user manuals. This system was previously sold under the name Aearo Series Mobile SkyWalk system or SafeWaze Series Mobile SkyWalk system. 3M requests that users inspect the power break and look for part number SWSW-18 on the label. The company requests that you immediately identify, stop use, and quarantine all Mobile SkyWalk horizontal lifeline systems as part of the recall.
September 12, 2014

3M Personal Safety Division
3M Center, Building 235-02-W-70
St. Paul, MN 55144-1000
651 733 1110

URGENT: IMMEDIATE ATTENTION REQUIRED

STOP USE AND PRODUCT RECALL NOTICE:
3M™ Model SWSW Series Mobile SkyWalk Horizontal Lifeline Systems and Components

September 12, 2014

A recent analysis of 3M™ Model Number SWSW Series Mobile SkyWalk horizontal lifeline systems identified that these systems may not satisfactorily meet the minimum requirements of OSHA 29 CFR 1910.66, 1926.502 regulations and may not arrest a fall in the working clearances stated in 3M user manuals. This system was previously sold under the name Aearo Series Mobile SkyWalk system or SafeWaze Series Mobile SkyWalk system.

Schematic of recalled Mobile Skywalk System

Model Number SWSW Series Mobile SkyWalk horizontal lifeline system

Please inspect the power break and look for part number SWSW-18 on the label:

Photo of part number SWSW-18

3M has chosen to voluntarily recall the products impacted by this issue and requests that you immediately identify, stop use, and quarantine all Mobile SkyWalk horizontal lifeline systems.

3M remains committed to providing high quality products and services, and we sincerely apologize for any inconvenience. If you require assistance with product identification, please contact Ray Mann by calling 704-743-2406 or via e-mail at ray.mann@mmm.com. We expect to follow up with an additional communication early next week regarding return information.


Thank you for your continued support and use of 3M products and services.

Sincerely,

Jack Cardwell, U.S. Business Director, 3M Personal Safety Division

Julie Tremblay, Division Quality and Regulatory Affairs Manager, 3M Personal Safety Division