CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

The cables that support climbers using these devices can fail, causing climbers to fall.
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • April 18, 2006

CCH Inc. Recalls Mountain Climbing Camming Anchor Due to Fall Hazard

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.

Required Consumer Action

Consumers should stop using these devices immediately and contact the firm for instructions on how to have the units repaired.

Contact Information

For additional information, call the firm at (800) 776-9185 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, or visit CCH's Web site at www.aliencamsbycch.com

Recall Details

Sold At
Climbing stores nationwide and Web retailers from November 2004 through December 2005 for between $50 and $60.
Injuries
CCH Inc. has received one report of an anchor cable failing a climber during use.
Manufacturer
Colorado Custom Hardware (CCH) Inc., of Laramie, Wyo.
Recall Number
06141

Product Information

Product Name
Camming Anchor (used in climbing)
Product Type
Climbing Equipment
Number of Units
About 4,100
Manufacturer Name
Colorado Custom Hardware (CCH) Inc., of Laramie, Wyo.
Manufactured In
United States

Register This Product

Contact Manufacturer

Use the contact information below to reach out about this recall:

Phone (800) 776-9185
Website www.aliencamsbycch.com
Full Contact Information

For additional information, call the firm at (800) 776-9185 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, or visit CCH's Web site at www.aliencamsbycch.com