Recalls / 2006-04-18

CCH Inc. Recalls Mountain Climbing Camming Anchor Due to Fall Hazard

06141 · Recalled 2006-04-18 · CPSC page

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.

Hazards

The cables that support climbers using these devices can fail, causing climbers to fall.

Reported injuries

CCH Inc. has received one report of an anchor cable failing a climber during use.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using these devices immediately and contact the firm for instructions on how to have the units repaired.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Camming Anchor (used in climbing)		About 4,100

Parties

Manufacturer: Colorado Custom Hardware (CCH) Inc.
Made in: United States
Sold at: Climbing, Web retailers, $60.

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

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Source: CPSC recall 06141. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.