CPSC2016-03-30
Black Diamond Recalls to Inspect Carabiners Due to Fall Hazard
Black Diamond Equipment Ltd., of Salt Lake City, Utah
Hazard
The carabiner can unexpectedly open and allow the rope to become detached, posing a risk of injury or death to climbers from a fall.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled carabineers and contact Black Diamond for instructions on inspecting and returning the product for a free replacement. Instructions are also available on the firm's website.
Sold at
Eastern Mountain Sports, The Gear Coop, Hansen Mountaineering, REI and other specialty outdoor stores nationwide and online at Backcountry.com, BlackDiamond.com and Bouldering.com from December 2014 to January 2016 for between $6 and $15.
Affected count
About 1.16 million (in addition, 81,000 were sold in Canada)
Injuries reported
None reported
Manufactured in
United States
Remedy type
Replace
Products
Black Diamond Carabiners for Climbing
Consumer contact
Black Diamond at 800-775-5552 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday or online at http://blackdiamondequipment.com and click on "Recall for Inspection: Carabiner & Quickdraws" for more information on inspecting the product. Consumers can also email the firm at warranty@bdel.com.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/Black-Diamond-Recalls-to-Inspect-CarabinersDon't want to check this manually?
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