Cami Research
| Basic information | |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1991 |
| Type | Private |
| Industry | Cable Testing |
| Official website | https://www.camiresearch.com/ |
CAMI Research Inc. is an American company that develops testing devices for cables and harnesses.[1]
Consumer impact summary[edit | edit source]
Business model[edit | edit source]
Their primary market demographics are repair technicians, since their products are used in diagnostics. CAMI Research has a large product line of different testing devices.[1]
Incidents[edit | edit source]
Lack of Consumer Support and Legal Threats[edit | edit source]
In January 2025, Oregon passed a state Right to Repair law, banning part pairing, and requiring manufacturers to allow consumers to choose to self-repair devices, or use a third-party service by requiring that repair documentation, tools, and parts be made available.[2][3]
YouTuber and repair technician Steven Rhine buys a secondhand CableEye M3U from eBay, but due to poor packaging, the switch gets damaged in transit.[4] He sends an email to CAMI, requesting that they sell a part to him, so he can repair the device. The company representatives refuses Rhine's request, citing concerns about profit.[5]
In response, Rhine filed a complaint with the Oregon Department of Justice. The Department acknowledged the complaint, but closed the case without any further action, citing that the issue was outside their authority.[5]
CAMI Research responded by threatening legal action against Rhine, accusing him of harassment, despite the communications being professional and polite. Their message asserted that Ryan should go through state legal channels only, and threatened to escalate the situation if he made further contact with them.[5]
Products[edit | edit source]
- Low-voltage testers
- High-voltage testers
- Expansion modules
- CB Boards
See also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Contact Info | About Us | CableEye | Cable & Harness Testers". CAMI Research. Retrieved 2025-06-22.
- ↑ Bergmann, Emily (2025-01-27). "A Tough Consumer Electronics Right to Repair Law Goes Live in the US". H2 Compliance. Retrieved 2025-06-22.
- ↑ "Oregon Governor signs landmark right to repair bill into law". CR Advocacy. Retrieved 2025-06-23.
- ↑ Rhine, Steven (2024-10-28). "Poorly Packed Test Equipment, What Was Broken? Cami Research CableEye M3U Self Test". YouTube.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Rossmann, Louis (22 Jun 2025). "Cami Research Blatantly Violates Oregon Right to Repair Law, Oregon DOJ Does Nothing". YouTube.
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