Joss rock climbing cam
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
Joss rock climbing cams sold by Sierra Trading Post have been recalled because they can fail unexpectedly after being set, creating a fall hazard for climbers. The cams are mechanical devices placed in rock cracks to support a climber's weight and are operated by a trigger that retracts aluminum lobes. They come in eight sizes marked .5 to 4, with color-coded slings (yellow, orange, purple, red, green, or blue) to indicate size, and bear a "Cassin" logo on an attached tag. The recalled products are identified by Sierra Trading Post item numbers #69277 and #69278, which appear on the original packaging label or order invoice.
Consumers who own these cams should stop using them immediately and return the product to Sierra Trading Post for a full refund that includes return shipping costs.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
The recalled cams can fail unexpectedly after being set, posing a fall hazard.
Consumers should stop using the product and return it to Sierra Trading Post for a full refund including shipping.
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.
Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗
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