CCH Inc. Mountain Climbing Camming Anchor recall: Fall Hazard
CCH Inc. Recalls Mountain Climbing Camming Anchor Due to Fall Hazard
Why was CCH Inc. Mountain Climbing Camming Anchor recalled?
The cables that support climbers using these devices can fail, causing climbers to fall.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should stop using these devices immediately and contact the firm for instructions on how to have the units repaired. 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
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Camming Anchor (used in climbing)
- Company
- Colorado Custom Hardware (CCH) Inc., of Laramie, Wyo.
- Quantity
- About 4,100
- Sold at
- Climbing stores nationwide and Web retailers from November 2004 through December 2005 for between $50 and $60.
- Recall date
- April 18, 2006
- Incidents / injuries
- CCH Inc. has received one report of an anchor cable failing a climber during use.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product 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.