Snatch strap user guide issues

[93patrol]

I just brought a new snatch strap after I broke mine getting my bro in law out and just reading the instructions and no where on them does it say don't snatch off tow balls. Maybe we should get in contact with these companies and get them to put this on their instructions


Just tap it in just tappy tappy tappy

[threedogs]

And goodluck with that, think most have tried, need everyone to say I'm not buying Brand XXX strap if it has no warning.
Be great to see one of the makers first with the WARNING forcing others to follow from LOST sales, but sadly it aint gunna happen IMO
Think some do I'll make a few calls, answer was as stated just a general warning.

[the evil twin]

Recovery Straps are covered by a Mandatory Consumer Product Safety Standard

There is no requirement for the "towball" to be mentioned in the instruction leaflets or packaging BUT it MUST be mentioned on a permanent label stitched to the strap.

If the strap does not have a towball warning stitched to it then I would immediately advise the retailer as they are liable and also advise the ACCC.

I know from first hand that they will follow it up.

Also the retailers will drop the straps like a red hot poker as the fines and liabilities are awesome.

I do agree it would be good if it was included in the 'seperate' instructions (I believe some already do so) as well.

http://www.productsafety.gov.au/content/index.phtml/itemId/981402

[lorrieandjas]

There is no requirement for the "towball" to be mentioned in the instruction leaflets BUT it must be mentioned on a permanent label stictched to teh strap.

If the strap does not have a towball warning stitched to it then I would immediately advise the retailer as they are liable and also advise the ACCC.

I know from first hand that they will follow it up.

http://www.productsafety.gov.au/content/index.phtml/itemId/981402

x 2 mate. It's pretty prominent on mine and also on my winch instructions too.

Jas

[BigRAWesty]

I'll be putting it in with my products.

Kallen Westbrook
Owner of
Westy's Accessories (http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forums/showthread.php?15134-Westy-s-Accessories.-A-small-back-yard-builder.)

[93patrol]

It does say it on the strap just on the box or paperwork that came with it. But thanks for the info guys


Just tap it in just tappy tappy tappy

[the evil twin]

It does say it on the strap just on the box or paperwork that came with it. But thanks for the info guys


Just tap it in just tappy tappy tappy

My pleasure... in a way I guess it is better 'permanently' on the strap anyway.

After all, who ever reads the instructions :hpfredgeorge1:

[93patrol]

Me just for the shear boredom of having nothing else better to do


Just tap it in just tappy tappy tappy

[oncedisturbed]

has been tried numerous times. there was also a seller on fleabay that was selling a "rated shackle" that mounted around the towball shaft itself, that "protest" fell over like a lead ballon as well. sellers still have them for sale now

on it's own

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/19MM-UNIVERSAL-SHACKLE-WILL-FIT-OVER-TOWBALL-AUSTRALIAN-TESTED-4-8T-WLL-/170975866410?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item27cef4ae2a

in a recovery kit

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/RECOVERY-KIT-WITH-TOWBALL-SHACKLE-SNATCH-STRAP-AND-BAG-/170970902338?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item27cea8ef42