Camming device - Dragon Cam 6
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
DMM's Dragon Cam 6, a spring-loaded camming device used for rock climbing protection in silver/grey color, is subject to a voluntary recall due to a structural defect in the axle boss component. The defective raw material used in this component can develop cracks that worsen over time, causing the product to fail below its rated strength and creating an injury risk. Approximately 604 units manufactured between April 28 and June 30, 2010 are affected. The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment Directive.
Consumers who own an affected Dragon Cam 6 (Model Size 6, Product Code A7056A) can identify their unit by checking the serial number located on the back edge of one of the two centre cam lobes. The recall was initiated voluntarily by the manufacturer. The source does not specify what remedy or action affected consumers should take beyond identifying whether their product is part of the recalled batch.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
The product poses a risk of injuries because it could fail below its rated strength due to a structural defect in a raw material that is uniquely used to make a single component (namely the axle boss) in the product. The component made out of this defective material can develop cracks which propagate with time.The product does not comply with thePersonal Protective Equipment (PPE) Directive.
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary recall from consumers by the manufacturer.Date of entry into force: Unknown
A spring-loaded camming device for rock climbing protection. Colour – silver/grey. Product attached to card together with instructions. Model: Size 6. Product Code A7056A. There are 604 units in the market that could be affected, made between 28 April and 30 June 2010. The serial number is located on the back edge of one of the two centre cam lobes. <a href="http://ec.europa.eu/consumers/images/rapex/2010-w47/2010-w47_12-serial_numbers.pdf Notifying country: United Kingdom
Official record: EU Safety Gate ↗
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