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

Recalled April 18, 2006 · CPSC recall 06141 · CCH

Hazard

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

Remedy

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

Units

About 4,100

Incidents / injuries

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

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.

What to do

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

Product

Camming Anchor (used in climbing)

Manufacturer(s)

Colorado Custom Hardware (CCH) Inc., of Laramie, Wyo.

Retailers

Climbing stores nationwide and Web retailers from November 2004 through December 2005 for between $50 and $60.

Made in

United States

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →