CCH Inc. Recalls Mountain Climbing Camming Anchor Due to Fall Hazard
CPSC recall 06141. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The cables that support climbers using these devices can fail, causing climbers to fall.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should stop using these devices immediately and contact the firm for instructions on how to have the units repaired.
CPSC recall 06141 has the recall date 18 Apr 2006. The notice names the firm Colorado Custom Hardware (CCH). The recall has about 4,100 units. The median CPSC recall of 2006 has 15,200 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Fall. CPSC gives the product type Climbing Equipment.
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| Incidents and injuries | CCH Inc. has received one report of an anchor cable failing a climber during use. |
|---|---|
| Units | 4,100 |
| 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. |
| Product | Camming Anchor (used in climbing), About 4,100, Climbing Equipment |
| Sold at | Climbing stores nationwide and Web retailers from November 2004 through December 2005 for between $50 and $60. |
| Manufacturer | Colorado Custom Hardware (CCH) Inc |
| Made in | United States |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 4,100Median of 2006: 15,200
- CPSC recalls of 2006
- 319
- Recalls of 2006 with one of the same hazards
- 20%
- Recalls of 2006 in the category Climbing Equipment
- 2%
- Recalls on the register that name Colorado Custom Hardware (CCH)
- 1
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 06141. https://recallregister.com/product/3252-cch-inc-recalls-mountain-climbing-camming-anchor-due-to-fall-hazard/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 06141 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
CCH Inc. has received one report of an anchor cable failing a climber during use.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Climbing stores nationwide and Web retailers from November 2004 through December 2005 for between $50 and $60.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 06141?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 4,100
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
United States