CAMP USA · Recalled
Photon Climbing Carabiners and Quickdraws Recalled Due to Risk of Injury
The carabiner gate may open under a heavy load, posing a risk of serious injury or death if the climber falls.
- Units
- About 15,500
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $8–$12
- Remedy
- Refund
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Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- Outdoor retail stores nationwide from February 2011 through March 2011 for between $8 and $12.
- Product type
- Mountain Climbing
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- CAMP USA Inc., of Broomfield, Colo.
Incident log
None reported.
What the notice says to do
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.
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
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated APR 21 2011; last revised JUL 08 2016.
