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Photon Climbing Carabiners and Quickdraws Recalled Due to Risk of Injury

Date: April 21, 2011
Company: Outdoor retail stores nationwide from February 2011 through March 2011 for between $8 and $12.
Status: Ongoing
Source: CPSC

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

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. Options: Refund

Affected Products

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.

Why Was This Recalled?

The carabiner gate may open under a heavy load, posing a risk of serious injury or death if the climber falls.

Where Was This Sold?

Distribution information not available.

About Outdoor retail stores nationwide from February 2011 through March 2011 for between $8 and $12.

Outdoor retail stores nationwide from February 2011 through March 2011 for between $8 and $12. has 1 total recall tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the CPSC. Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report