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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 2011-04-21

Photon Climbing Carabiners and Quickdraws Recalled Due to Risk of Injury

Is my product affected?

Photon carabiners, Photon and Mach Express quickdraws

  • Brand CAMP USA Inc., of Broomfield, Colo.

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

Photon model carabiners and quickdraws containing these carabiners have been recalled due to a defect in which the carabiner gate may open under heavy load. This poses a risk of serious injury or death if a climber falls. The recalled carabiners were sold individually or as components of the Photon Express and Mach Express quickdraws in various colors including green, yellow, silver, and brown. The quickdraws feature white or black fabric straps with green, yellow, or gray stitching.

According to the recall notice, consumers should stop using the recalled carabiners and quickdraws immediately and contact CAMP USA to return the recalled products for a full refund.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

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?

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.

Details from the source

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.

Source

Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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