CPSCGeneral Alert
Photon Climbing Carabiners and Quickdraws Recalled Due to Risk of Injury
Published: April 21, 2011Recall ID: 11201Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The carabiner gate may open under a heavy load, posing a risk of serious injury or death if the climber falls.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Photon carabiners, Photon and Mach Express quickdraws
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2011/Photon-Climbing-Carabiners-and-Quickdraws-Recalled-Due-to-Risk-of-Injury |
| Title | Photon Climbing Carabiners and Quickdraws Recalled Due to Risk of Injury |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2011.11201.11201a.jpg |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2011.11201.11201b.jpg |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2011.11201.11201c.jpg |
| Hazards › Name | The carabiner gate may open under a heavy load, posing a risk of serious injury or death if the climber falls. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | Photon carabiners, Photon and Mach Express quickdraws |
| Products › Type | Mountain Climbing |
| Products › Category I D | 68308 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 15,500 |
| Recall I D | 658 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Importers › Name | CAMP USA Inc., of Broomfield, Colo. |
| Retailers › Name | Outdoor retail stores nationwide from February 2011 through March 2011 for between $8 and $12. |
| Recall Date | 2011-04-21T00:00:00 |
| Description | 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. |
| Recall Number | 11201 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Refund |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact CAMP USA Inc. toll-free at (877) 421-2267 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.camp-usa.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2016-07-08T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |