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Trango #5 Big Bro Recall - 2009-02-11 by Casey Newman

Due to a manufacturing error, #5 Big Bros made since March 2008 need to be returned for repair.

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New England Ropes Recalls Climbing Lines Due to Fall Hazard - 2008-07-30 by Jay unknown

In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Maxim is announcing a voluntary recall of Maxim's Apogee 9.1mm Dynamic Climbing Line (These Climbing lines were sold to consumers from August 2006 through May 2008. Both colors yellow and fire will be included in the recall.) and Maxim's Pinnacle 9.5mm Blue std Dry Dynamic Climbing Line (These Climbing lines were sold to consumers from February 2007 through May 2008).

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Omega Pacific Link Cam Inspection Notice - 2008-06-13 by John Wilder

Omega Pac Link Cam Inspection Notice

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Climbers encouraged to check their CAMP Tricams for possible problems - 2008-04-25 by John Wilder

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Petzl recalls SARKEN crampons - 2007-09-20 by admin

Petzl recalls SARKEN crampons after recent customer experience has shown that the front points are susceptible to premature wearout following heavy use.

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Skinner's Harness shows no signs of contamination - 2007-09-19 by A. Thuermer

A. Thuermer reports from Jackson Hole

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Liz Claiborne Inc. considering the sale of prAna - 2007-07-11 by Matt unknown

Liz Claiborne Inc. is considering the sale of 16 of their 36 brands, including prAna.

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OP Issues Inspection Notice for Link Cam - 2007-05-02 by John Wilder

Omega Pacific has issued an inspection notice for their Link Cams

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DMM to begin production of Alloy Offsets!!!!! - 2007-03-02 by John Wilder

That's right, DMM has finally decided to go ahead with production of the alloy offset!!

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Petzl carabiner recall - 2007-02-08 by Preston Carpentp

Petzl America recalls climbing equipment due to fall hazard.

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Patagonia announces its Common Threads Recycling Program - 2007-02-06 by John Wilder

Two years ago, Patagonia started recycling Capliene - now they've expanded it to include Polartec and Patagonia Organic Cotton!

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Liberty Mountain Recalls Climbing Harnesses Due to Fall Hazard - 2006-12-12 by Todd Mayville

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

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