DMM Int. Recall on the Dragon Camming Device in size 6
July 23, 2010
Please download the following document for more information:
DMM Recall
Daniel, Paul & Alex Sign with Nicros
March 2010
Nicros signed Daniel Woods, Paul Robinson and Alex Johnson to shape holds and develop products for the 2011 Nicros line-up. Watch out for them at comps and out at the crags. Stay tuned for more information.
MSA Service and Replacement Line Refund Announced
Boulder, CO, March 15 , 2010
MSA, manufacturer of Redpoint and Auto-Belay Descenders, issued a refund notice on January 8, 2010. MSA is offering an additional pro-rated refund of the service costs for service performed by MSA or an authorized MSA dealer on Redpoint and affected Auto-Belay Descenders.
The service refund applies to service work performed between 7/15/09 and 10/14/09. The refund schedule is posted on the MSA web site. MSA is also offering a refund on replacement line kits that have not been used.
The return shipping is free of charge when the shipping procedure outlined in the notice is followed. Refunds will be pro-rated based upon "date of last service." The reimbursement program is described fully in MSA's notice, which you can find HERE (pdf). The notice also includes instructions and forms for return of the unused kits.
If you have any questions about this recall and reimbursement program, please contact MSA Customer Service in North America at 1-866-MSA-0005 or your nearest MSA affiliate.
MSA product safety notices are posted HERE.
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About the Climbing Wall Association, Inc. (CWA). The CWA is a 501(c)(06), non-profit, industry trade association incorporated in May of 2003 for manufacturers of climbing wall equipment, builders of climbing walls, operators of climbing walls, and others involved in the climbing industry.
The CWA is the only trade association addressing the needs and interests of the climbing wall industry and climbing wall operators. The mission of the Climbing Wall Association is to support the development of the climbing wall industry, to promote the sport of climbing, and to advocate for the interests of our members.
Together we're stronger.
Climbing Wall Association, Inc.
William Zimmermann
Executive Director
email: bill@climbingwallindustry.org
phone: 720.838.8284
MSA Auto Belay STOP USE NOTICE UPDATE
December 18 , 2009
Dear Valued Nicros Customer,
As many of you are aware, the climbing industry is currently experiencing a rather unfortunate situation with MSA Auto Belays. The recall of these MSA units affects our industry, the providers, distributors, and most importantly you, the end users. Nicros is committed to the best customer service possible and this notification has been sent to clarify the current situation to the best of our knowledge. Nicros is committed to doing everything possible to work with MSA and their representatives to address this challenge. While the situation and its resolution are not in our control, we want you to know that we will be working diligently on your behalf.
Earlier you were provided information with respect to the Stop Use Notice issued by MSA and the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission related to the MSA Redpoint Descender as well as the MSA Auto-Belay Descender. To the extent you have not done so already, immediately stop using either of these products. The use of these devices could cause serious bodily injury, even death. If you decide to continue using these devices it is at your own risk and Nicros will not be liable in any way, shape or form for any injuries that result from the use of these devices.
Nicros is exploring options to recover the costs associated with these devices. To assist us in this endeavor we ask you to remove the devices from where they are currently installed and store them in a safe location. Under any circumstances do NOT destroy these devices. Do not remove any tags or other identifying information, such as product number or serial number, which is contained on the device. We appreciate your assistance as we work through the issues surrounding the Stop Use directive. As further updates become available, we will pass them on to you.
Currently we have had little response or direction from MSA. Most communication is coming to us through the Climbing Wall Association (CWA) to which Nicros is a member and I am on the Board of Directors. The Board is considering using the CWA and the size of its membership to better facilitate communication with MSA. If you are not a member of the CWA this will not affect you in any way however, we do encourage that you become a member. This situation is a good example of how a trade association can benefit everyone involved.
As for the current status, it is clear that the MSA Redpoint Descender will not be an option as an Auto Belay in the near future. We are advising that all customers that need auto belay units to continue using their climbing walls consider the alternative air/pneumatic units and move promptly to replace the MSA units. Personally, as the owner of several climbing gyms, I have also been affected by the MSA recall. Fortunately, our facilities also feature about 50 of the air/pneumatic devices and we have had no problems. Nicros sells these units and select manufacturers are currently offering additional discounts in order to help lower the cost of these units during this transition. Many of you are considering making the change and as such, the demand as well as the waiting period is increasing every day. You might want to get your order in early. Please feel free to contact our excellent sales staff at 800-699-1975 or locally at 651-778-1975.
This letter as well as any other communications regarding this situation will be posted on our website at www.nicros.com/news.cfm. You can check this site at any time for updates. Please forward this correspondence to all individuals that need be aware of this situation.
We apologize for any inconvenience and will keep you posted as additional information becomes available.
Sincerely,
Nate Postma
President
MSA Auto Belay STOP USE NOTICE UPDATE
November 6, 2009
On November 3, 2009, MSA issued an update to the stop use notice dated 10/14/2009 for certain products described below.
As you are already aware, MSA issued a Stop Use Notice on Redpoint and Auto-Belay
Descenders on October 14, 2009. The Stop Use Notice was emailed and mailed to all
Redpoint and affected Auto-Belay purchasers that MSA has on record. In addition, this
notice has been circulated via the Internet through climbing wall organizations and social
networking sites, and it has been posted on the MSA website. We have made every effort
to ensure that all users of the Redpoint and Auto-Belay Descenders have been notified of
this situation.
We understand the difficulties and challenges that our Stop Use Notice creates for owners
of climbing walls and/or climbing gyms, and we regret any inconvenience that users may
experience as a result of this equipment being out of service. However, user safety is our
primary concern.
Both units involved in the reported accelerated descents, specified in the recent Stop Use
notice, have been returned to us for evaluation. Our review discovered no evidence of any
physical damage that would have affected the rate of descent. Over the past two weeks,
we have conducted a Thorough investigation and several key performance tests in attempt
to pinpoint the root cause of the reported accelerated descents. We have dimensionally
checked the brakes, induced stresses on the brakes and one-way bearing in several ways,
and conducted a dimensional and chemical analysis of the bearing; however, to date, our
testing has not produced an accelerated descent. Bearings have been sent to the bearing
manufacturer for further independent analysis, and we are currently awaiting a report. We
are also conducting additional tests to determine the effect of vibration on the performance
of the bearing. We expect to have the results of these tests in approximately one week.
It is important that the Stop Use remain in effect. Please do not use any Redpoint
Descender or affected Auto-Belay Descender until advised by MSA. As a reminder, the
Stop Use Notice applies to the following descender units:
• All Redpoint Descenders (part numbers 10024873, 10027646, and 10027798)
regardless of the date the unit was manufactured or last serviced
• Auto-Belay Descenders (part number 10021806) manufactured or last serviced on
or after June 30, 2000
Rest assured we are making every effort to complete our investigation as quickly as
possible and, more importantly, provide you with an effective and safe resolution to this
matter.
As additional information becomes available, we will be sure to communicate it to you in a
timely fashion. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to provide you
with the answers you need.
If you have any questions, please contact MSA Customer Service at 1-800-MSA-2222 or 412-967-3000. If you would like to view the original notice it is HERE.
MSA Auto Belay STOP USE NOTICE
October 15, 2009
MSA issued a stop use notice dated 10/14/2009 for certain products described below. MSA very recently became aware of two incidents where climbers using Redpoint Descenders experienced rapid rates of descent resulting in injuries. MSA's preliminary investigation indicates an issue with the one-way bearings provided by their supplier, which may prevent the brakes from engaging during descent. Due to the nature of this condition, the users were not able to detect the problem before the rapid descents occurred.
The Stop Use Notice applies to the following descender units:
* All Redpoint Descenders (part numbers 10024873, 10027646, and 10027798) regardless of the date the unit was manufactured or last serviced
* Auto-Belay Descenders (part number 10021806) manufactured or last serviced on or after June 30, 2000
The part number, date of manufacture, and date of last factory service of the unit is located on the white date of manufacture label affixed to the back of the housing.
Based on these findings, MSA is advising affected users to discontinue using the Redpoint and Auto-Belay Descenders indicated above. Please forward this notice to all appropriate personnel.
MSA regrets this inconvenience; however, the company recognizes that this condition represents a potential safety concern. MSA will issue a follow-up notice shortly, after conducting further investigations into this matter. During the investigation, MSA will not be shipping any Redpoint Descenders that are currently on order or in for service, and will not be taking any new orders.
If you have any questions, please contact MSA Customer Service at 1-800-MSA-2222 or 412-967-3000. If you would like to view the original notice it is HERE.
Mammut Bouldering Championship
July 2009
Congratulations to Alex Johnson for her win in the Women's division at the 2009 Mammut Bouldering Championship at Summer Outdoor Retailer!
MBC was held in Salt Lake City, UT. Complete results are available on the Mammut website.
Outdoor Retailer Summer Market Trade Show '09
The 2009 OR Summer Market Trade Show is taking place in Salt Lake City, UT from July 21st-24th.
Nicros will be an exhibitor and we will be showing off the new holds for the 2010 Handhold line. Visit our booth and check it out for yourself!
For more information, visit the OR Summer Market website.
Nicros Receives Patent Number 7,524,269 for Extreme Hold Technology™ used to make handholds!
April 28 , 2009
On April 28, 2009, Nicros was issued Patent Number 7,524,269 for its innovative Extreme Hold Technology™.
This technology, first introduced in October, 2003, revolutionizes the way large individual climbing holds ("Extreme Holds" in the Nicros line) are made. Every extreme hold that utilizes the Extreme Hold Technology (Patent Number 7,524,269) is up to 220% lighter than an older style resin-poured counterpart of the same shape.
Although the thickness of the hold can be deceptive in describing the strength of the hold, these holds are extremely strong - even with their minimalistic sidewall thickness. Nicros has taken the old "hollowback" technique to the next level with Extreme Hold Technology. This weight reduction also means less money spent on shipping, leaving more to spend on new holds.
Extreme Hold Technology (Patent Number 7,524,269) is simply the best method for making large holds. For more information on Nicros product innovations, please visit us on the web at http://www.nicros.com/holdtech.cfm.
Nicros Introduces Corn/Soy-Based Resin into handholds!
April 1 , 2009
Nicros is proud to be the first climbing handhold manufacturer to introduce the use of an environmentally-conscious, Corn/Soy-Based resin into its Super-Mix™ recipe. This resin, made from renewable resources, is now used in the production of all Nicros and PM Climbing Systems handholds.
CWA Summit '09
CWA's 2009 Climbing Wall Summit is taking place in Boulder, CO from April 30th-May 3rd.
The 2009 Climbing Wall Summit is the climbing industry's only professional development conference. This summit is the most powerful and productive gathering of influential leaders, manufactures, climbing wall owners, managers, and staff in the field of climbing sports.
For more information, visit the CWA website.
AORE 2009
The AORE Conference is coming to Minneaplis, from November 5th-7th, 2009, this year! It is being hosted by the University of Minnesota.
For more information, visit the AORE website.
ABS Nationals
February 16 , 2009
Congratulations to Alex Johnson on winning the Women's Open division at ABS Nationals!!
Nicros was a participating sponsor for ABS Nationals! Results from ABS 10 Nationals are now available on the ABS website.
Press Release
July 2008
New England Ropes / Maxim Issues Recall Notice
Maxim Apogee 9.1MM and 9.5 Pinnacle Dynamic Climbing Lines
Boulder, Colorado; July 30, 2008 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).
Please go to Maxim's website HERE for descriptions, photos, affected lot/job numbers, and to complete the recall questionnaire.
Reason: The reason for this recall is the product may not pass the required 5 falls, and may pose a serious risk over time.
Consumers are to immediately stop using the dynamic climbing lines and to contact Maxim by phone (866-617-9038). Consumers should return the recalled dynamic climbing lines directly to Maxim for a product replacement.
The News Release will be accessible on the CPSC's website, www.cpsc.gov, and Maxim's website, http://www.neropes.com/maxim/recall/. We ask that you make this information available to your associates as soon as possible so they may make contact with any possible consumers by whatever manner you believe appropriate.
Maxim / New England Ropes greatly appreciates your assistance in this important effort and your continuing support of Maxim / New England Ropes and its products.
About the Climbing Wall Association, Inc. (CWA). The CWA is a 501(c)(06), non-profit, industry trade association incorporated in May of 2003 for manufacturers of climbing wall equipment, builders of climbing walls, operators of climbing walls, and others involved in the climbing industry. The CWA is the only trade association addressing the needs and interests of the climbing wall industry and climbing wall operators. The mission of the Climbing Wall Association is to support the development of the climbing wall industry, to promote the sport of climbing, and to advocate for the interests of our members. This announcement is being forwarded as a service to our members and subscribers.
Together we're stronger.
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Climbing Wall Association, Inc.
William Zimmermann
Executive Director
email: bill@climbingwallindustry.org
phone: 720-838-8284
Maxim's Recall Hotline
phone: 866-617-9038
Press Release
July 2008
New Petzl Gri-Gri New Belay Technique
For Immediate Release
1. Download Gri-Gri New Belay Technique Poster here.
2. View Gri-Gri New Belay Technique video here.
Recall
November 2006
Petzl Recall
For Immediate Release
Petzl America Issues Recall Notice
Am'D Ball-Lock and William Ball-Lock Carabiners
Boulder, Colorado. November 1, 2006. Petzl America voluntarily announced a recall of Petzl M34 BL Am'D BALL-LOCK and M36 BL William BALL-LOCK carabiners on October 18th. The affected carabiners have a metal locking sleeve with a green button. There is a possibility that the sleeve can be unlocked without pressing the green button. Affected units were sold during March and July, 2006. No incidents or injuries have been reported.
This recall does not apply to the older nylon-sleeve locking system, but only to Ball-Lock carabiners with the metal locking sleeve manufactured in March and July, 2006. This recall is in effect only in the USA – it does not affect BALL-LOCK carabiners sold in other countries.
Customers should stop using the recalled carabiners immediately until inspected. If you have a BALL-LOCK carabiner with the metal sleeve with a batch number between 06076 and 06178, you may return it to the place of purchase or to Petzl America for inspection and possible replacement. An inspection procedure is provided on the Petzl site.
For assistance in any matter related to this recall, please contact Petzl America at 877-807-3805 or rcl.bl06@petzl.com .
To view the Petzl recall notice: http://en.petzl.com/petzl/Accueil .
To view the CPSC recall notice: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml07/07010.html .
To view the product safety bulletin: NOTICE_BALL-LOCK_RCL06.pdf .
Recall
Edeleweiss Recall
Edeleweiss Issues Recall Notice
Edeleweiss Challenge Harness
Click here for more information.
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