CAMP USA, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, has announced a voluntary recall of its Photon carabiners and Photon and Mach Express quickdraws. The recalled products were sold at outdoor retail stores nationwide from February 2011 through March 2011.
Consumers should stop using the recalled products immediately. The carabiner gate may open under a heavy load, posing a risk of serious injury or death if the climber falls. No accidents or injuries have been reported.
Name of Products: Photon carabiners (including bent and straight), and Photon and Mach Express quickdraws
Units: About 15,500
Importer: CAMP USA Inc., of Broomfield, Colo.
Hazard: The carabiner gate may open under a heavy load, posing a risk of serious injury or death if the climber falls.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
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.
Sold at: Outdoor retail stores nationwide from February 2011 through March 2011 for between $8 and $12.
Manufactured in: China.
Remedy: 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.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact CAMP USA 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.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission is still interested in receiving incident or injury reports that are either directly related to this product recall or involve a different hazard with the same product. Please tell us about it by visiting www.saferproducts.gov.
