Joss Rock Climbing Cam Units Recalled by Sierra Trading Post Due to a Fall Hazard; Sold Exclusively by Sierra Trading Post
CPSC recall 12038. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The recalled cams can fail unexpectedly after being set, posing a fall hazard.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should stop using the product and return it to Sierra Trading Post for a full refund including shipping.
CPSC recall 12038 has the recall date 10 Nov 2012. The notice names the firm Cassin Sri. The recall has about 1,280 units. The median CPSC recall of 2012 has 7,800 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Fall. CPSC gives the product type Mountain Climbing.
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More of the notice
The hazard and the remedy are at the top of the page. Each quotation is the text of CPSC.
| Incidents and injuries | One incident reported in Europe. No deaths or injuries reported in the U.S. |
|---|---|
| Units | 1,280 |
| Remedy options | Refund |
| Description | 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. |
| Product | Joss rock climbing cam, About 1,280, Mountain Climbing |
| Sold at | Sierra Trading Post nationwide from August 2003 through March 2006 for $3 to $32. |
| Manufacturer | Cassin Sri, of Italy |
| Importer | Sierra Trading Post |
| Made in | Italy |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 1,280Median of 2012: 7,800
- CPSC recalls of 2012
- 310
- Recalls of 2012 with one of the same hazards
- 28%
- Recalls of 2012 in the category Mountain Climbing
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name Cassin Sri
- 1
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 12038The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 12038. https://recallregister.com/product/915-joss-rock-climbing-cam-units-recalled-by-sierra-trading-post-due-to-a/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 12038 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
One incident reported in Europe. No deaths or injuries reported in the U.S.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Sierra Trading Post nationwide from August 2003 through March 2006 for $3 to $32.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 12038?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Refund
- How many units are in CPSC recall 12038?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 1,280