Inspection notice for 3M™ PROTECTA® Rebel Self-Retracting Lifelines

FYI – Please see the 28 AUG 2020 inspection notice for 3M™ PROTECTA® Rebel Self-Retracting Lifelines.  3M™ Fall Protection has identified a potential manufacturing issue with a limited number of 3M™ Protecta® Rebel Self-Retracting Lifelines (with galvanized or stainless-steel lifelines) produced between October 14, 2019 and February 25, 2020. There have been no reports of injuries or accidents associated with this issue. This manufacturing issue could result in the SRL not engaging properly but can be easily detected through the pre-use inspection as specified in the Protecta® Rebel Instruction for Use (IFU) document.  Links provided below:

 

https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/worker-health-safety-us/safety-resources-training-news/safety-news/ppe-notifications-and-advisories/rebel-srl/

https://multimedia.3m.com/mws/media/1881777O/inspection-notice-3m-protecta-rebel-self-retracting-lifelines-ansiversions.pdf