Joss Rock Climbing Cam Units Recalled by Sierra Trading Post Due to a Fall Hazard; Sold Exclusively by Sierra Trading Post
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2012-11-10). Hazards: fall. About 1,280 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 12038 |
| Published | 2012-11-10 |
| Last updated | 2016-04-21 |
| Product category | Mountain Climbing |
| Products | Joss rock climbing cam |
| Firm named in the title | Sierra Trading Post |
| Firms | Cassin Sri, of Italy (manufacturer); Sierra Trading Post, of Cheyenne, Wy. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | Italy |
| Units (US) | 1,280 |
| Hazard classes | fall |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | Sierra Trading Post nationwide from August 2003 through March 2006 for $3 to $32. |
Description
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.
Hazard
The recalled cams can fail unexpectedly after being set, posing a fall hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the product and return it to Sierra Trading Post for a full refund including shipping.
Incidents and injuries
One incident reported in Europe. No deaths or injuries reported in the U.S.
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