July 3, 2009 
MartineTech is recalling about 450 tabletop rope cutters. They can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards. The firm has received four reports of the rope cutters overheating. No injuries or property damage have been reported.
The recalled tabletop rope cutters are used for cutting and cauterizing rope. This recall includes MarineTech part number 75-7070 and West Marine part number 559419. The Marine Tech part number is located on the side of the rope cutter. Panther is printed on the rope cutter.
The cutters, made in Taiwan, were sold at West Marine stores nationwide from December 2006 through April 2009 for about $100.
Consumers should immediately stop using the rope cutters and contact MarineTech to receive a free replacement rope cutter. MarineTech is directly contacting purchasers of this product.
For additional information, contact MarineTech at (800) 634-7838 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firms Web site at www.marinetech.info.The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
