Photon Climbing Carabiners and Quickdraws Recalled Due to Risk of Injury

Active Recall Announced April 21, 2011 CPSC #11201

Quick answer

Photon Climbing Carabiners and Quickdraws Recalled Due to Risk of Injury is CPSC recall #11201, announced on April 21, 2011. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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. The remedy is 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.. Affected brand: CAMP USA Inc..

Hazard

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.

Affected products

Photon carabiners, Photon and Mach Express quickdraws

Recalled brands

CAMP USA Inc.

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.

Recall date

April 21, 2011

Categories

Mountain Climbing

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #11201?

CPSC recall #11201 covers Photon Climbing Carabiners and Quickdraws Recalled Due to Risk of Injury, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on April 21, 2011. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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.

What is the remedy for recall #11201?

The CPSC remedy for recall #11201 is 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.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell Photon Climbing Carabiners and Quickdraws Recalled Due to Risk of Injury on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2011/Photon-Climbing-Carabiners-and-Quickdraws-Recalled-Due-to-Risk-of-Injury. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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