TT Trsmima Zipline Kits and Zipline Spring Brakes Recalled Due to Fall Hazard
Product Recalls - August 14, 2026
Recall Issued for TT Trsmima Zipline Kits and Zipline Spring Brakes Over Major Fall and Collision Hazard
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CHICAGO, ILLINOISĀ (August 14, 2026) – A recall has been issued for the TT Trsmima Zipline Kits and Zipline Spring Brakes because the device poses a major injury hazard to consumers.
The CPSC announced the recall on July 30, 2026. An estimated 60,720 zipline kits were sold. Another 19,120 spring brakes were also sold.
The major issue with the device is that the turnbuckle and seat can detach during use. Any person riding on that seat could therefore fall to the ground and be seriously injured or killed.
Another problem is that the zipline spring brakes are not stiff enough to slow a rider down in many different circumstances. This could potentially cause them to collide with fixed objects at a high rate of speed.
The manufacturer has received 21 reports of the seat detaching during use. At least eight injuries have been associated with these incidents. These injuries include fractures, sprains, bruises, and scratches.
An additional 19 reports have been made regarding the spring brake and the kit failing to slow a rider down. This resulted in at least 12 injuries as well, fractures, concussions and abrasions.
The devices were sold on Amazon for roughly 6 years from March 2020 through May 2026.
Liability for Accidents Involving Defective Consumer Products
When a company creates a consumer product, they have a legal obligation to ensure that their product is relatively safe and compliant with all federal and state regulations. At the federal level, the Consumer Product Safety Act and CPSC require that manufacturers and retailers reportĀ any instance of an unreasonably dangerous product to the commission. There are several different ways that any consumer products could potentially be considered defective.
- Design Defects: A consumer product may have design defects that are inherent in the way it was created. This can include instances where cables, brakes, seats, or other essential components do not function as intended
- Manufacturing Defects: A consumer product may have manufacturing defects if only a certain number of products out of any batch are problematic. Manufacturing defects may be the results of issues with the machines used to produce the product.
- Marketing Defects: A consumer product may have marketing defects if the manufacturer fails to warn consumers about non-obvious hazards associated with the device. Consumers should be able to understand potential risks involving a product before purchasing it.
If a consumer product with design defects leads to someone being injured, the company responsible for that product could be held accountable through a lawsuit. Consider, for example, Lukken v. Fleischer, 962 N.W.2d 71 (Iowa 2021). Ā A zipline rider sustained a major neck fracture after an employee failed to reset a braking system. The Iowa Supreme Court affirmed that the original zipline designer was not responsible because an additional supplier completely replaced the braking system.
Important Evidence After a Zipline Accident
Ziplines can be incredibly fun, but they also pose a number of major safety risks. One study by Nationwide Childrenās Hospital found that there were approximately 16,850 non-fatal zipline incidents in the United States from 1997 through 2012. Roughly 77% of the injuries involved falls, well another 13% involved collisions. Accident victims routinely suffered major injuries, including fractures and head trauma. There are many important pieces of evidence after any zipline accident.
- Photographs of the zipline, braking system, harness, and other essential components should be taken.
- All receipts and instruction manuals related to the product should be preserved.
- Medical treatment associated with any injury should be thoroughly documented. This is particularly important since injuries can become progressively worse over time.
- All information related to the installation, repair, or modification of any zipline is also worth considering.
Accidents involving ziplines tend to be very complex events. The factors that contribute to any zipline accidents may take place days, weeks, or even months beforehand. This is partially due to the fact that the ziplines require installation, oversight and maintenance. There could be negligence at every step of the process. Any person injured in a zipline accident may be able to pursue damages through a product liability claim.
Getting Legal Help After a Zipline Accident
Ā We atĀ Horwitz Horwitz & AssociatesĀ extend our best wishes to all of the people who have been injured by the ziplines and braking systems. It is deeply concerning that so many people have been injured over such a long period of time. This raises important safety questions across the board. Many of those questions have yet to be answered. In particular, how long had the manufacturer known about these injuries before the recall was issued?
Are you suffering from injuries related to a zipline accident? Are you facing mounting medical bills or other hardships? You may be entitled to significant financial compensation. Our team of experienced product liability attorneys is here to assist you. We have decades of experience helping victims get the medical and financial assistance that they need to recover. Whether you just have legal questions or are wondering how an attorney might be able to help with your unique situation, we are here for you. You can contact us anytime at (312) 564-4256.
