CAMP USA Recall
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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with CAMP USA, has announced a voluntary recall of Photon carabiners and Photon and Mach Express quickdraws. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Name of Product: Photon carabiners, Photon and Mach Express quickdraws
Units: About 15,500
Importer: CAMP USA Inc., of Broomfield, Colo.
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Hazard: The carabiner gate may open under a heavy load, posing a risk of serious injury or death if the climber falls.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
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.
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Sold at: Outdoor retail stores nationwide from February 2011 through March 2011 for between $8 and $12.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: 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.
Consumer 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
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coastal_climber![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 2011-04-29 |
wow. I saw this last week. |
ccLansman![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 2011-05-01 |
I thought these things were supposed to be rigorously tested .. UIAA certified.. ect. how is it that this came to be? |
macattack![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 2011-05-10 |
This proves that you get what you pay for. |
kevthegerman![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 2011-05-12 |
ONE WORD, CHINA |
tpro![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 2011-05-18 |
No kidding..Chinese crap!! That's what really ticks me off about Black Diamond too. They've also recently started having some of their climbing gear manufactured in that hell-hole, just to save a buck and line their shareholders' pockets. Buyer beware! Chinese manufacturing and rock climbing don't mix. |
rgbscan![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 2011-06-06 |
Speaking as a BD shareholder (ok, it's only about 40 shares but still), I'd much rather see a quality product than a few extra cents in share price. I've been climbing on BD gear a long, long time. I thought the takeover by Clarus was a bad deal but bought shares hoping to at least have a (small) voice. |
braffty5![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 2011-06-07 |
I can't believe I actually pondering buying these. And for what...to save 2 or 3 bucks. Money can't buy your life back. |
usprodrigo![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 2011-08-31 |
Does this recall affect the photons being sold on europe, more specifically on Italy? |