Photon Climbing Carabiners and Quickdraws recall
Photon Climbing Carabiners and Quickdraws Recalled Due to Risk of Injury
Why was Photon Climbing Carabiners and Quickdraws recalled?
The carabiner gate may open under a heavy load, posing a risk of serious injury or death if the climber falls.
What should I do if I have this product?
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. 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
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
- Photon carabiners, Photon and Mach Express quickdraws
- Company
- CAMP USA Inc., of Broomfield, Colo.
- Quantity
- About 15,500
- Sold at
- Outdoor retail stores nationwide from February 2011 through March 2011 for between $8 and $12.
- Recall date
- April 21, 2011
- Incidents / injuries
- None reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product 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.