CCH Inc. Recalls Mountain Climbing Camming Anchor Due to Fall Hazard
USCCH Inc. Recalls Mountain Climbing Camming Anchor Due to Fall Hazard
Recalling Firm: Colorado Custom Hardware (CCH) Inc., of Laramie, Wyo.
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The cables that support climbers using these devices can fail, causing climbers to fall.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Camming Anchor (used in climbing)
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/CCH-Inc-Recalls-Mountain-Climbing-Camming-Anchor-Due-to-Fall-Hazard |
| Title | CCH Inc. Recalls Mountain Climbing Camming Anchor Due to Fall Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/6de68e5133ae40898cc6b2eef98d18f2.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Climbing Anchor |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/070405fe23344b708e777ddb4373547b.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Climbing Anchor |
| Hazards › Name | The cables that support climbers using these devices can fail, causing climbers to fall. |
| Injuries › Name | CCH Inc. has received one report of an anchor cable failing a climber during use. |
| Products › Name | Camming Anchor (used in climbing) |
| Products › Type | Climbing Equipment |
| Products › Category I D | 1885 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 4,100 |
| Recall I D | 3252 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using these devices immediately and contact the firm for instructions on how to have the units repaired. |
| Retailers › Name | Climbing stores nationwide and Web retailers from November 2004 through December 2005 for between $50 and $60. |
| Recall Date | 2006-04-18T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Recall Number | 06141 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Colorado Custom Hardware (CCH) Inc., of Laramie, Wyo. |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, call the firm at (800) 776-9185 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, or visit CCH's Web site at www.aliencamsbycch.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2024-06-03T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |
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