Rope Or String

4YOM PRESENT TO ED W/ L WRIST/ARM PX. LAST NIGHT PT AND BROTHER WERE PLAYING W/ A STRING THAT WAS WRAPPED AROUND HIS L ARM,PULLING ON HIS ARM,UNWITNESSED BY PT'S MOTHER,REPORTED BY BROTHER-POOR HISTORIAN.PT WENT TO SLEEP WOKE THISAM W/ PX.WONT USE ARM,SEEMS LIMP.PT PLAYFUL NO APPARENT INJURIESDX:PX IN L WIST

34 YOF INJ RT HAND HOOKING UP TOW ROPE TO VEHICLE ROPE SNAPPED AT HOME DX LAC RT MIDDLE FINGER ;

6 YOM S/P FALL AT SCHOOL. TRIPPED OVER A ROPE AND FELL HITTING HIS LIP. DX SWELLING UPPER LIP, FALL

74YOM GOT HIS FOOT TANGLED UP IN A ROPE AND FELL ON THE ICE LANDING ON HIS LEFT KNEE AND RIGHT WRIST, HAS A SUPERFICIAL ABRASION OF THE RIGHT PALM AND LEFT KNEE PAIN DX: LEFT KNEE PAIN; FALL

75YOF C/O RIGHT INDEX FINGER PAIN. WAS CLEANING OFF A PIECE OF WOOD FURNITURE AND A SPLINTER GOT STUCK UNDER HER NAIL ON CHRISTMAS. NOTED TO HAVE SMALL PIECE OF STRING ATTACHED TO IT AND WAS UNABLE TO PULL IT OUT. SIGNIFICANT PAIN NOW AND SWELLING. DX: FINGER INFECTION, SPLINTER OF FINGER

18YOF PRESENTS WITH INJURY TO RIGHT INDEX AND RING FINGER AFTER ROPING CATTLE DURING *** SHE GOT HER FINGERS CAUGHT IN THE ROPE DX: NEED FOR TDAP VACCINATION, OPEN FINGER FRACTURE

13YOF WAS DOING ROPE CLIMBING EXERCISES IN PE CLASS AT SCHOOL WHEN SHE FELL THE DX: STRAINED LEFT WRIST

15 MOM HAD WRAPPED STRING AROUND NECK DISCOVERED RED IN FACE DX ACCIDENTAL STRANGULATION

27YOF PRESENTS WITH ABDOMINAL PAIN AFTER TRIPPING OVER A ROPE AND FALLING ONE NIGHT PRIOR ISO ALCOHOL USE. NO BAC. DX: ABDOMINAL PAIN

31YOM, WAS PLAYING WITH HIS DAUGHTER AT A RECREATIONAL CENTER WHEN ANOTHER KID THROUGH A ROPE THAT HIT HIM IN THE FACE, DX: LEFT EYELID LACERATION; ACUTE NON INTRACTABLE HEADACHE

2YOF W/ A PIECE OF STRING STUCK IN HER NOSE. DX: FB NOSE

2YOF PRESENTED TO ER WITH FOREIGN BODY IN NOSE. BALL OF SRING REMOVED FROM RT NOSTRIL. DX: FOREIGN BODY IN NOSE

KingCord 5/16" x 75' Diamond Braid Polypropylene Rope Model Number: 301861 Purchased from Variation: Camouflage Forest UPC 0 6636630186 1 MenardsMANCHESTER 14161 MANCHESTER ROAD BALLWIN, MO 63011 Two of these ropes rated at 110lbs S.W.L were used to hang my child's swing in a shady outdoor location. No products other than water were ever sprayed on the rope. Both ropes snapped simultaneously about 18 inches above the child's hands while a child was swinging. There was no sign of excessive wear. This occurred after only 2 years of light occasional use by small children. Upon closer inspection and sampling along the length of the rope, the entire white solid core of the rope had completely disintegrated. When the core were removed from the outer wrapping and lightly compressed it turned to white dust.

Independent third-party laboratory testing conducted by [REDACTED] in June 2025 revealed that multiple paracord rope products sold by the Amazon seller [REDACTED] were falsely advertised as having a 1,000 lb breaking strength and being made of 100% nylon. Testing confirmed significantly lower strength ratings and revealed that the material is 100% polyester. These discrepancies present serious safety risks for consumers relying on this product for survival, emergency, or load-bearing purposes. What type of product(s) were being used? Paracord rope marketed and sold as 1000 lb Paracord and 100% Nylon on Amazon.com by seller [REDACTED]. Specifically: B0B1N3HS5V (Green) B0B1N7T1J8 (Black) B0B1N18LH1 (Blue) Who was using the product(s)? This product is marketed to and available to the general public through Amazon.com. It is commonly used by outdoor enthusiasts, survivalists, emergency preparedness professionals, and general consumers. How were the product(s) being used? These types of paracord products are generally used for emergency situations, securing gear, climbing, rigging, survival situations, and load-bearing applications, based on their labeled tensile strength and material. Were there any injuries that happened or may have happened while using the product? No known injuries have been reported at this time. However, the risk of injury is substantial due to the false claims regarding load-bearing capacity and material composition. Consumers relying on this rope under emergency or weight-bearing conditions may experience catastrophic failure that could result in serious injury or death. How did any injuries occur? N/A no specific injuries documented at this time. However, the danger stems from reliance on misrepresented product specifications that could lead to equipment failure in high-risk situations.

I bought 200 feet of 3/4 inch twisted nylon rope from Rope King through Amazon.com. I unrolled the rope off the reel for some tree work and found two places where strands of the rope were cut completely through. I sent 2 e-mails to Rope King a week apart and when I got no response I called and spoke to [REDACTED], the customer rep. She told me she was not authorized to discuss the safety of the rope and sent me to someone's voicemail. After another week I figured I'm not going to get a response, but I think someone needs to look at the product this company is selling for heavy duty work. The rope type I bought was Rope King TN-34200. [REDACTED]

I am submitting a complaint regarding an unsafe and misleadingly advertised product currently being sold on Amazon by the seller VVAAGG. Product Details: Paracord Rope 1000 lb Product Listing Links: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D5B6QEDF https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D5B5G8H8 The product listings referenced here make two key representations: Breaking Strength: 1000 lbs Material Composition: 100% Nylon However, independent lab testing ([REDACTED] report attached as [REDACTED]) demonstrates the following: Actual Breaking Strength: Only 324 lbs for the Army color and 361.2 lbs for the black color, well below the 1000 lb claim Actual Material Composition: 0% Nylon; the rope consists of 100% polyester (inner core) and 100% polypropylene (outer sheath). Testing. The FTC requirement is 100% nylon for both inner and outer fibers. This discrepancy is severe and poses a material risk to consumers who may rely on this product for critical weight-bearing applications such as climbing, rescue, or survival gear. Applicable Violations: False Advertising: Misrepresentation of strength and materials is a violation of Section 5 of the FTC Act (unfair and deceptive practices). Product Safety Concern: The grossly exaggerated strength rating creates a serious safety hazard to consumers who depend on the product's advertised capabilities. Labeling Concerns: Initial review indicates that the product lacks compliant labeling as required under federal law, including the Fair Packaging and Labeling Act (FPLA) and the Textile Fiber Products Identification Act (TFPIA).

Flower one year old pulled the string off of a glass door. The string is supposed to pull the blinds inside the glass up and down. The string was attached by a magnet and our son was caught in the string and almost put the magnet in his mouth.

This law firm is submitting a formal complaint concerning the Amazon seller [REDACTED]. [REDACTED] actively engages in deceptive advertising, product misrepresentation, and the sale of dangerously defective merchandise, notably, the Hokinety "Paracord Type III 1000 lb", on the Amazon platform. More specifically, this matter involves the Hokinety "Paracord Type III 1000 lb" (the Product) falsely advertised under multiple listings: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B1N7T1J8 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B1N3HS5V The advertised specifications of the Product are materially false and misleading, and Amazon's continued sale of these listings poses a serious risk to consumer safety. Consumers are relying on the attributes outlined in the Amazon listings for load-bearing applications, which is particularly dangerous. The [REDACTED] testing we commissioned provides incontrovertible proof of misrepresentation, demonstrating violations of Amazon's policies, federal consumer protection laws, and the FTC guidelines on deceptive advertising. We are happy to provide the [REDACTED] testing results we have obtained to date upon request. We are diligently pursuing additional testing and may supplement this submission. Key Violations & Findings 1. False Advertising: Breaking Strength Claims (1,000 lbs. vs. 525 lbs.) The Product is marketed as Paracord Type III 1,000 lb breaking strength on both Amazon listings and product packaging. [REDACTED] independent lab testing confirms that the actual breaking strength is only 525 lbs., nearly 50% lower than advertised. This egregious misrepresentation endangers consumers relying on the specifications for the product's survival, safety, and load-bearing applications. 2. Material Misrepresentation: Polyester Material Rather than Nylon (as Advertised) The Product is advertised as 100% Nylon in its Amazon listing and packaging. [REDACTED] testing proves the Product is, in fact, 100% polyester, a cheap

A flame ignited from to heating a teabag in the microwave. This product is from TeaForte.com. I received this nice tea set as a gift. I was heating up one of their teabags in a cup of water in the microwave like I normally do for other teas I purchase. A flame on the "string" connected to the tea bag immediately ignited. Thankfully, I was able to stop the power on the microwave and blow out the flame. Had I walked away, that flame could have caused a horrible fire in my home and possibly injuring myself. Afterwards, I looked closer at the tea box. On the BOTTOM of the box and the BOTTOM of each package of tea (each is packaged individually in a smaller box), it does say DO NOT MICROWAVE INFUSER. I inspected the string further by cutting it open and found that there is a thin metal string with cloth string wrapped around it. So it is not apparent that this product contains metal and must not be used in the microwave. The product that I specifically have is in an orange box and labeled CHAKRA. I am not sure how can this company can expect every consumer to know to look at the BOTTOM and read the very small printed instructions. This is a very dangerous product for those not familiar with this type of tea bag infuser. The box says this is a product crafted for Tea Forte, Inc. Maynard, MA 01754, USA, Certified Organic by CERES GMBH, a Product of Germany and packed in China.