CPSC2014-11-18
Black Diamond Equipment Recalls Whippet Ski Poles Due to Risk of Injury
Black Diamond Inc., of Salt Lake City
Hazard
The stainless steel pick in the handgrip can break and fail to slow or stop users from sliding downhill on a snow or ice covered slope, posing a risk of injury.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ski poles and contact Black Diamond to receive a free replacement for the upper shaft.
Sold at
Major outdoor retailers globally from January 2014 to November 2014 for between about $100 for the Whippet and about $140 for the Carbon Whippet. The poles are sold individually.
Affected count
About 3,000.
Injuries reported
None reported.
Manufactured in
Taiwan
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Ski poles
Consumer contact
Black Diamond Equipment at (800) 775-5552 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday or online at www.blackdiamondequipment.com and select Customer Service at the top of the page then click on Product Recalls in the drop-down menu for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2015/Black-Diamond-Equipment-Recalls-Whippet-Ski-PolesDon't want to check this manually?
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