Monthly Archives: October 2017

  1. Omega Pacific issues Recall Notice on G-FIRST series carabiners.

    Omega Pacific issues Recall Notice on G-FIRST series carabiners.

    Owners of Omega Pacific G-FIRST carabiners should immediately inspect their inventory as prescribed in their recall notice.

    Per Omega Pacific:

    Omega Pacific has discovered a defect in a limited number of the G-FIRST series carabiners and is announcing a voluntary recall for replacement. The defect was discovered during an internal quality assurance procedure and was determined to affect a single lot. We will replace each returned unit with a new product.

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  2. Yes, We Have Footwear!

    Yes, We Have Footwear!

    Let us fit you to the perfect shoe!

    The Arizona Hiking Shack has earned its reputation for custom boot fitting. Over the years we have established a reliable system for finding the right fit for your feet as well as the right footwear solution for your adventure. Our method of boot fitting is based on the Phil Oren system.

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  3. PRODUCT SAFETY NOTICE October 11, 2017 CMC Rescue MPD 13 MM Model (Red), Part# 333000

    PRODUCT SAFETY NOTICE October 11, 2017 CMC Rescue MPD 13 MM Model (Red), Part# 333000

    PRODUCT SAFETY NOTICE  on the CMC Rescue MPD™ 13 MM Model (Red), Part Number 333000 dated October 11, 2017

    CMC Rescue has received a report of a single MPD™ (13 MM model) that was assembled with an 11 MM model front plate (see photo below). This would provide additional travel of the internal moving brake, potentially allowing greater gripping force on the rope than would be optimal in some applications.

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