Photon Climbing Carabiners and Quickdraws Recalled Due to Risk of Injury
Recall 11201 · Apr 21, 2011 · CAMP USA Inc.
15,500
units affected
15,500
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 11201
- Date
- Apr 21, 2011
- Company
- CAMP USA Inc.
- Units affected
- 15,500
- Product
- Photon carabiners, Photon and Mach Express quickdraws
- Product type
- Mountain Climbing
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
The Photon model carabiners are used by climbers as connectors and are sold individually or as components of the Photon Express and Mach Express quickdraw used as extenders to anchor a climber. The carabiners were sold in a variety of colors including green, yellow, silver and brown. The quickdraws use a white or black fabric strap with green, yellow or gray stitching and Photon carabiners attached at each end.
What can happen
The carabiner gate may open under a heavy load, posing a risk of serious injury or death if the climber falls.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the recalled carabiners and quickdraws sold with carabiners immediately and contact CAMP USA to return the recalled products for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Outdoor retail stores nationwide from February 2011 through March 2011 for between $8 and $12.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled photon carabiners, photon and mach express quickdraws?
Consumers should stop using the recalled carabiners and quickdraws sold with carabiners immediately and contact CAMP USA to return the recalled products for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The carabiner gate may open under a heavy load, posing a risk of serious injury or death if the climber falls.
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.