CCH Inc. Recalls Mountain Climbing Camming Anchor Due to Fall Hazard
Recall 06141 · Apr 18, 2006 · CCH Inc.
4,100
units affected
4,100
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 06141
- Date
- Apr 18, 2006
- Company
- CCH Inc.
- Units affected
- 4,100
- Product
- Camming Anchor (used in climbing)
- Product type
- Climbing Equipment
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
These camming anchors or "Alien Cams" are devices used as both a precautionary measure to stop a climber in the event of falls, or it is used to actually support the climber. Climbers insert the device into cracks or crevasses in rock and it grips the sides of the crack. The recalled units are marked with a small center punch dimple at the base of the round ball where the axle goes through the cable eye. They have production dates, from November 2004 (written as 1104) through December 2005 (written as 1205), which can be found on the bottom of the handle puller.
What can happen
The cables that support climbers using these devices can fail, causing climbers to fall.
The fix
Consumers should stop using these devices immediately and contact the firm for instructions on how to have the units repaired.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- CCH Inc. has received one report of an anchor cable failing a climber during use.
- Sold at
- Climbing stores nationwide and Web retailers from November 2004 through December 2005 for between $50 and $60.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled camming anchor (used in climbing)?
Consumers should stop using these devices immediately and contact the firm for instructions on how to have the units repaired.
What is the hazard?
The cables that support climbers using these devices can fail, causing climbers to fall.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.