DMM · Camming device - Dragon Cam 6

The product poses a risk of injuries because it could fail below its rated strength due to a structural defect in a raw material that is uniquely used to make a single component (namely the axle boss) in the product. The component made out of this defective material can develop cracks which propagate with time. The product does not comply with thePersonal Protective Equipment (PPE) Directive.

Published: 26 November 2010
Notifying authority: United Kingdom
Catalog checked: 30 July 2026

What should you do?

Check the authority measure and original alert.

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Other. Category of measure(s): Voluntary recall from consumers by the manufacturer.. Date of entry into force: Unknown

Official source alert

Product identification

Safety Gate reference: 1742/10
Model: Size 6. Product Code A7056A. There are 604 units in the market that could be affected, made between 28 April and 30 June 2010. The serial number is located on the back edge of one of the two centre cam lobes. <a href="http://ec.europa.eu/consumers/images/rapex/2010-w47/2010-w47_12-serial_numbers.pdf">See attached list of serial numbers</a>

Classification

Category: Protective equipment
Risk type: Injuries
Country of origin: United Kingdom

Product description

A spring-loaded camming device for rock climbing protection. Colour – silver/grey. Product attached to card together with instructions.