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

The cables that support climbers using these devices can fail, causing climbers to fall.

Recall #: 06141
Affected scope: About 4,100

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

Colorado Custom Hardware (Cch) Inc., of Laramie, Wyo. recalled These camming anchors or "Alien Cams" are devices used as both a precautionary measure to….

CCH Inc. Recalls Mountain Climbing Camming Anchor Due to Fall Hazard was recalled by Colorado Custom Hardware (Cch) Inc., of Laramie, Wyo. in April 18, 2006. Reason: The cables that support climbers using these devices can fail, causing climbers to fall.. Remedy: Consumers should stop using these devices immediately and contact the firm for instructio…. Verify recall #06141 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Colorado Custom Hardware (Cch) Inc., of Laramie, Wyo. issued this CPSC recall-The cables that support climbers using these devices can fail, causing climbers to fall..

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agency class: April 18, 2006
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #06141 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product description

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.

Reason for recall

The cables that support climbers using these devices can fail, causing climbers to fall.

Remedy, what to do

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

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	06141
Date reported	April 18, 2006
Date initiated	April 18, 2006
Recalling firm	Colorado Custom Hardware (Cch) Inc., of Laramie, Wyo.
Affected scope	About 4,100
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

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

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What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The cables that support climbers using these devices can fail, causing climbers to fall.

What should consumers do? ▼

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

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on April 18, 2006. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 06141.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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