CCH Inc. Recalls Mountain Climbing Camming Anchor Due to Fall Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2006-04-18). Hazards: fall. About 4,100 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 06141 |
| Published | 2006-04-18 |
| Last updated | 2024-06-03 |
| Product category | Climbing Equipment |
| Products | Camming Anchor (used in climbing) |
| Firm named in the title | CCH Inc. |
| Firms | Colorado Custom Hardware (CCH) Inc., of Laramie, Wyo. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | United States |
| Units (US) | 4,100 |
| Hazard classes | fall |
| Remedy classes | repair, stop use |
| Sold | Climbing stores nationwide and Web retailers from November 2004 through December 2005 for between $50 and $60. |
Description
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.
Hazard
The cables that support climbers using these devices can fail, causing climbers to fall.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these devices immediately and contact the firm for instructions on how to have the units repaired.
Incidents and injuries
CCH Inc. has received one report of an anchor cable failing a climber during use.
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