NEW CHANNELLOCK® #87 RESCUE TOOL OFFERS MULTIPLE SAFETY FUNCTIONS IN ONE POCKET-SIZED, LIGHTWEIGHT TOOL
MEADVILLE, Pa. — May 2, 2011 — Channellock, Inc.’s exclusive Rescue Tool line now has a new addition – the #87 Rescue Tool. Designed specifically for firefighters, first responders and EMTs, the #87 is two inches shorter and 30 percent lighter than Channellock’s previous #89 Rescue Tool, but is still packed with powerful safety functions essential in emergency situations.
“This feedback solidified our decision to release a third edition, and the #87 is our answer to requests for a smaller, pocket-sized Rescue Tool that is capable of the same jobs.”
Manufactured in Meadville, Pa., the #87 offers five safety functions in one compact tool that can easily fit in a pocket. At 8.8 inches long and 1.1 pounds, features of the #87 include:
- Hardened cutting edge designed to shear through soft metal and standard battery cables
- Narrow jaw that fits into tight spaces
- Tapered pry wedge to open doors and windows
- Spanner wrench to tighten and loosen up to 5-inch hose couplings
- Gas shut-off valve slot
“Time is critical in any emergency situation, and our Rescue Tool line helps address that issue,” commented DeArment. “The #87 is easier to carry, enabling firefighters to have all the essential functions they need in one tool, which can be kept right at their fingertips while on the job.”
The #87 Rescue Tool will be available for purchase on May 1, 2011. Also, from June 1-30, 2011, CHANNELLOCK® is running a “Buy One, Donate One” promotion, enabling purchasers who buy one #87 to donate another to the firefighter of their choice. Learn more about the #87 Rescue Tool and the “Buy One, Donate One” promotion online at www.channellock.com.
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