Nimbus Carabiner Lock Recall Lawsuit | 2026 Latest Updates

Nimbus Lock carabiners imported by C.A.M.P. USA Inc. are under a recall for inspection until a corrective action is in place, C.A.M.P. says. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Health Canada announced it on August 28, 2025. The gate may fail to return to the closed position if the closing mechanism breaks. CPSC warns that a fall could cause serious injury or death. Reports of the mechanism breaking have been made, but no injuries have been reported. Owners should stop using the recalled carabiners right away and look up the batch number. They can then fill out the recall form and return the carabiner for inspection.

Latest Nimbus Carabiner Lock Recall Updates

September 3, 2025: UIAA Posts the C.A.M.P. Recall Notice

The UIAA, the International Climbing and Mountaineering Federation, posted C.A.M.P.‘s inspection recall for the Nimbus Lock carabiners. The UIAA posting lists 12 batch numbers [1]. It also notes that C.A.M.P. is implementing a corrective action for future production of Nimbus Lock carabiners. It points owners to C.A.M.P.’s full release for returns and next steps.

August 28, 2025: CPSC and Health Canada Announce the Recall

CPSC announced the recall of about 12,600 Nimbus Lock carabiners sold in the United States, in conjunction with Canada [2]. It carries recall number 25-444 and followed 21 reports of breakage. Health Canada published the joint notice the same day as recall RA-77985 for about 2,100 units sold in Canada, and its notice lists the action as a consumer product recall [3].

July 30, 2025: C.A.M.P. Announces a Recall for Inspection

C.A.M.P. announced a recall for inspection of Nimbus Lock carabiners with batch numbers from 10 23 onward. Lacrux reported the announcement in an article dated that day [4]. In Lacrux’s report, the company calls the recall a precautionary measure and says it had received a limited number of reports of a malfunction in the gate’s spring mechanism.

Which Nimbus Carabiner Lock Batches Are Affected?

The U.S. recall covers Nimbus Lock carabiners in three colors, sold alone or in packs, from nine batches:

• Nimbus Lock in Gun Metal/Green (reference 2927)
• Nimbus Lock in Gun Metal/Fuchsia (reference 292702)
• Nimbus Lock in Gun Metal/Blue (reference 292703)
• Nimbus Lock 3 Pack (reference 3434)
• Locker Draw KS (reference 3436)
• Energy CR3 Pack (reference 2961)
• Energy Nova Pack (reference 2962)
• Batch numbers 10 23, 12 23, 02 24, 09 24, 10 24, 12 24, 01 25, 02 25 and 06 25

The batch number is found on the side of the bottom of the carabiner. Health Canada and the UIAA list a few more batch numbers, and Other Recalls below names them.

Why Was the Nimbus Carabiner Lock Recalled?

The Nimbus Carabiner Lock was recalled because its automatic closing mechanism can break and prevent the gate from closing. That poses a risk of serious injury or death due to falling. C.A.M.P. describes the failure as a break of the spring mechanism that activates the closure of the gate. It says the gate will not return to its closed position in affected units. These are company statements, and CPSC’s notice uses its own wording for the hazard. C.A.M.P. also says it is inspecting all Nimbus Lock carabiners in stock at subsidiaries and distributors worldwide.

Reported Incidents, Injuries, or Illnesses

CPSC says the firm has received 21 reports of the closing mechanism breaking. Health Canada’s notice splits them by country as of August 19, 2025: 17 reports came from the United States and 4 came from Canada. No injuries have been reported in either country, and the reports are of the closing mechanism breaking, not proof that a carabiner caused every failure. The company says the reports of failure have been limited to batch numbers 10 23 and later. Health Canada asks consumers to report any health or safety incident with this product through its Consumer Product Incident Report Form.

What Should Consumers Do?

If you own a Nimbus Lock carabiner, take these steps:

1. Immediately stop using the recalled carabiners and check the batch number against the list above.
2. Fill out the recall form on C.A.M.P.’s recall page, print the prepaid return shipping label and return the carabiner to C.A.M.P. for inspection [5].
3. Wait for the inspection. C.A.M.P. ships back the units that pass and replaces the units that fail free of charge.
4. Contact C.A.M.P. USA Inc. toll free at 1-877-421-2267 or at warranties@camp-usa.com with any questions.
5. To report an unsafe product or injury to CPSC, use SaferProducts.gov or call 800-638-2772.

Other Recalls, Warnings, or International Actions

The Canada Consumer Product Safety Act bars anyone from redistributing, selling or giving away recalled products in Canada. Health Canada’s notice lists ten batch numbers, and it adds 11 23 to the nine batches in the U.S. recall. C.A.M.P.’s notice, as posted by the UIAA, lists 12 batch numbers. Those add 11 23, 03 24 and 04 24 to the U.S. batches.

Legal Options

No MDL has been formed for the Nimbus Lock carabiners, and as of September 29, 2026 no lawsuit over the recall has been reported. A recall does not automatically establish liability or eligibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

How Do I Find the Batch Number on a Nimbus Carabiner Lock?

You find the batch number on a Nimbus Carabiner Lock at the bottom of the carabiner, on the side with the technical strength markings and no brand logo. C.A.M.P.’s recall registration form gives this location.

Will C.A.M.P. Replace My Recalled Nimbus Carabiner Lock for Free?

C.A.M.P. replaces a recalled Nimbus Carabiner Lock for free only if the unit does not pass inspection. The company says it expects to inspect and return carabiners within 2 weeks of receipt.

Is the Nimbus Carabiner Lock Safe to Use with the Gate Closed?

C.A.M.P. says the Nimbus Carabiner Lock issue does not affect load-bearing capacity when the gate is closed, and Lacrux reported that. That is a company statement. The recall itself tells owners to stop using the carabiner until it is inspected.

How Can I Tell If C.A.M.P. Inspected My Nimbus Carabiner Lock?

You can tell C.A.M.P. inspected your Nimbus Carabiner Lock by a * symbol engraved before the batch number, for example * 10 23. The company engraves the mark on all units it has inspected.

Does the Nimbus Carabiner Lock Recall Include Harnesses or Belay Devices?

The Nimbus Carabiner Lock recall does not include harnesses or belay devices. The Energy CR3 Pack and the Energy Nova Pack each include a Nimbus Lock carabiner, but the harnesses and belay devices in those two packs are not part of the recall.

Where Are the Nimbus Lock Carabiners Made?

The Nimbus Lock carabiners are manufactured in China. C.A.M.P. USA Inc. of Golden, Colorado imported them into the United States. The CPSC notice lists the company as the importer, and Health Canada’s notice also says they were manufactured in China.

References

1. https://www.theuiaa.org/recall-for-inspection-nimbus-lock-carabiner/
2. https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/CAMP-Recalls-Nimbus-Lock-Carabiners-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Fall
3. https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/camp-nimbus-lock-carabiners-recalled-due-serious-injury-or-death-fall
4. https://www.lacrux.com/en/Products/Recall-camp-recalls-nimbus-lock-carabiner-for-inspection/
5. https://www.camp-usa.com/nimbus-lock-safety-recall-registration-form