Joss Rock-Climbing Cams Recalled

About 1,200 Joss rock-climbing cams are being recalled.  They  can fail unexpectedly after being set, posing a fall hazard.

One incident has been reported in Europe. No deaths or injuries have been reported in the U.S.

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.

The cams were sold by Sierra Trading Post nationwide from August 2003 through March 2006 for $3 to $32.  They were made in Italy.

Consumers should stop using the product and return it to Sierra Trading Post for a full refund including shipping.

Consumer Contact: For additional information contact Sierra Trading Post at (800) 713-4534 between 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, or email the company at customerservice@sierratradingpost.com