3M™ G-Series Retractable Lanyard Models:

GW-7, GW-11, GW-7-0241A, GW-7-0241H, GW-11-0241A, GW-11-0241H, GW-11NS, DLGW-7, DLGW-7-0241A and DLGW-11-0241A

In an effort to ensure that 3M provides our customers with quality products and services, we have recently completed an analysis of GW-7 and GW-11 Series Self-Retracting Lanyards that were returned to us. We have identified a limited number of these units which do not properly achieve lock up during the user pre-inspection pull test on the webbing lifeline (as required by the User Instructions and OSHA regulations).

As a result, 3M requests that you immediately remove from service and quarantine all models of G-Series Self-Retracting Lanyards within your inventory. G-Series model numbers are provided at the top of this announcement for reference.

1.          Immediately stop use and quarantine all inventory of G-Series products.

2.          Contact Ray Mann, 3M Fall Protection Technical Service, at 704-743-2406 for product return.

MSA Beam Anchor Model No. 10051455

GIS had been notified of a potential issue with the above beam anchor. The locking pins do not always engage once the anchor is set in place. GIS has notified MSA and are in the process of rectifying this issue.

Immediately remove these beam anchors from service!

These beam anchors need to be sent in, and replacements will be sent back out to you. We will be sending the Web Devices sliding beam anchor, Model: BMR2000, out to anyone who possesses the MSA Beam Anchors in question. Once the issue has been resolved, we will put the MSA beam anchors back into service. Please contact your supervisor if you are currently using these Anchors. This is the current Beam Anchor to be used by GIS.