Photon Climbing Carabiners – Injury Risk (2011)
Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Product
Photon carabiners, Photon and Mach Express quickdraws
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in CPSC notice. Check official source for details.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
A manufacturer is recalling Photon carabiners, Photon and Mach Express quickdraws. The hazard is: The carabiner gate may open under a heavy load, posing a risk of serious injury or death if the clim. Based on CPSC recall notice.
Summary derived from CPSC notice
The following details were not provided by CPSC: UPC codes.
Reason for Recall
As stated by CPSC
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.
Reported concern (CPSC)
The carabiner gate may open under a heavy load, posing a risk of serious injury or death if the climber falls.
Recommended Action
Per CPSC guidance
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.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) directly.
View official CPSC recall noticePage updated: Jan 6, 2026