CPSCNovember 10, 2012

Joss Rock Climbing Cam Units Recalled by Sierra Trading

Joss Rock Climbing Cam Units Recalled by Sierra Trading Post Due to a Fall Hazard; Sold Exclusively by Sierra Trading Post

Why was Joss Rock Climbing Cam Units Recalled by Sierra Trading recalled?

The recalled cams can fail unexpectedly after being set, posing a fall hazard.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should stop using the product and return it to Sierra Trading Post for a full refund including shipping. Contact: For additional information contact Sierra Trading Post at (800) 713-4534 between 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, or email the company at [email protected]

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
Joss rock climbing cam
Company
Cassin Sri, of Italy, Sierra Trading Post, of Cheyenne, Wy.
Quantity
About 1,280
Sold at
Sierra Trading Post nationwide from August 2003 through March 2006 for $3 to $32.
Recall date
November 10, 2012
Incidents / injuries
One incident reported in Europe. No deaths or injuries reported in the U.S.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

The Joss cam is a mechanical device placed in the crack of a rock to support a climber's weight. The cam is operated by a trigger that retracts the aluminum lobes, allowing the device to be placed and secured in the crack of a rock. A cable is attached to the device with a heavy duty nylon sling attached to the end of the cable. Joss cams come in eight sizes and each cam is marked with the size (.5 to 4). The sling on the end features solid horizontal blocks of color (yellow, orange, purple, red, green and blue) indicating size. The "Cassin" logo is also printed on a tag attached to the sling. The Sierra Trading Post item numbers associated with this recall are #69277 and #69278. These numbers can be found on the original packaging label or order invoice.

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