3M Fall Protection (formerly Capital Safety) has identified a limited number of Lad-Saf X2/X3 sleeves with the locking lever not working properly. This condition can allow the sleeve to disengage from the cable during use. The assembly error is believed to affect only a limited number of units and has been corrected. There have been no accidents or injuries related to this issue.
End-users: Immediately conduct an inspection (see 3m-lad-saf-x2-x3-inspection-notice-usa-en-11-22-2016a). This inspection is part of the pre-use inspection recommended for all X2 (#6160030) and X3 (#6160054) sleeves as described below. If you find an affected sleeve, remove the sleeve from service and contact our Customer Service department at 800-328-6146 (prompt #2012) or email LADSAFNA@mmm.com to obtain a return authorization. Upon receipt of the affected sleeve, we will ship you a replacement sleeve within 24 hours at no charge.
For further information on the operation and use of the Lad-Saf X2 & X3 sleeves, see video at https://youtu.be/IjknN2vkE2w or scan this QR code to view the video on a mobile device.
Distributors: Please contact Customer Service at 800-328-6146 (prompt #2012) or email LADSAFNA@mmm.com to obtain a listing of parts sold to you. If you have any of the affected sleeves in stock, call 800-328-6146 (ext. 2012) or email LADSAFNA@mmm.com to obtain a “QAA” number to return the sleeve to 3M Fall Protection.
Note: Please forward this Inspection Notice to any of your customers who have purchased affected sleeves from you and provide any assistance requested by your customers to complete the replacement process.
3M Fall Protection will post this Notice at www.capitalsafety.com. Please direct any additional questions you may have to 800-328-6146 (ext. 2012) or email LADSAFNA@mmm.com.