Joss Rock Climbing Cam Units Recalled by Sierra Trading Post Due to a Fall Hazard; Sold Exclusively by Sierra Trading Post
Recall 12038 · Nov 10, 2012 · Cassin Sri
1,280
units affected
1,280
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 12038
- Date
- Nov 10, 2012
- Company
- Cassin Sri
- Units affected
- 1,280
- Product
- Joss rock climbing cam
- Product type
- Mountain Climbing
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
The Joss cam is a mechanical device placed in the crack of a rock to support a climber's weight. The cam is operated by a trigger that retracts the aluminum lobes, allowing the device to be placed and secured in the crack of a rock. A cable is attached to the device with a heavy duty nylon sling attached to the end of the cable. Joss cams come in eight sizes and each cam is marked with the size (.5 to 4). The sling on the end features solid horizontal blocks of color (yellow, orange, purple, red, green and blue) indicating size. The "Cassin" logo is also printed on a tag attached to the sling. The Sierra Trading Post item numbers associated with this recall are #69277 and #69278. These numbers can be found on the original packaging label or order invoice.
What can happen
The recalled cams can fail unexpectedly after being set, posing a fall hazard.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the product and return it to Sierra Trading Post for a full refund including shipping.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- One incident reported in Europe. No deaths or injuries reported in the U.S.
- Sold at
- Sierra Trading Post nationwide from August 2003 through March 2006 for $3 to $32.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled joss rock climbing cam?
Consumers should stop using the product and return it to Sierra Trading Post for a full refund including shipping.
What is the hazard?
The recalled cams can fail unexpectedly after being set, posing a fall hazard.
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.