If you’ve recently bought climbing gear, check your carabiners. C.A.M.P. is recalling its Nimbus Lock Carabiners due to a serious safety risk — the gate may not close properly, increasing the risk of a fall.
Over 12,000 units are affected in the U.S.
What’s Being Recalled and Why
Product: Nimbus Lock Carabiners by C.A.M.P. USA Inc.
Issue: The automatic closing mechanism can break, which means the gate might stay open.
Risk: This poses a fall hazard, potentially leading to serious injury or death.
Reports: 21 incidents of the gate breaking have been reported — no injuries so far.
Which Products Are Affected
The recall includes Nimbus Lock Carabiners in Gun Metal/Green, Gun Metal/Fuchsia, and Gun Metal/Blue. They were sold:
Individually
As part of:
Nimbus Lock 3 Pack
Locker Draw KS
Energy CR3 Pack
Energy Nova Pack
Only the carabiners themselves are affected, not the full kits.
✓ Check the batch number at the bottom side of your carabiner. Affected batches include:
10 23, 12 23, 02 24, 09 24, 10 24, 12 24, 01 25, 02 25, 06 25
What You Should Do
If you have one of these carabiners:
Stop using it immediately.
Visit this page to complete the recall form.
Fill out the recall form and print a prepaid return shipping label.
Send your carabiner back to C.A.M.P.
If it passes inspection, it will be returned.
If it fails inspection, you’ll get a free replacement.
Key Dates or Safety Alerts
Recall issued: August 28, 2025
Units affected: ~12,600 in the U.S. (plus ~2,100 in Canada)
Risk level: Serious — potential for falls and injury
Type of recall: Voluntary (but important to act quickly)
How to Request a Refund or Report the Issue
To take action:
Visit this page to submit your information and return your product.
The recall is managed by C.A.M.P. USA Inc., based in Golden, Colorado. The carabiners were made in China and sold at:
REI
Portland Mountain Shop
How Not 2
Amazon.com, REI.com, Backcountry.com
And other outdoor retailers from Jan 2024 to July 2025 for $16–$86
Request a Repair or Replacement Here: C.A.M.P. Official Recall Form


