CPSC2016-05-19
Black Diamond Recalls Camming Climbing Devices Due to Fall Hazard
Black Diamond Equipment Ltd., of Salt Lake City, Utah
Hazard
The camming devices can come apart during use and fail, posing a fall hazard to the consumer.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled camming devices and contact Black Diamond for inspection and replacement instructions. Instructions for inspection are also available at https://warranty.bdel.com/CamalotRecall/Landing. Only those camming devices that have unformed axle ends are included in the recall.
Sold at
Eastern Mountain Sports, Gear Express, Mountain Gear, REI and other specialty outdoor recreation stores nationwide and online at BackCountry.com and BlackDiamond.com for between $65 and $130.
Affected count
About 45,500 (in addition, 5,700 units were sold in Canada)
Injuries reported
None reported
Manufactured in
United States
Remedy type
Replace
Products
Black Diamond Camalot climbing devices
Consumer contact
Black Diamond at 877-775-5552 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday or online at http://blackdiamondequipment.com and click on "Safety Notices" for more information. Consumers can also email the firm at recall@bdell.com.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/Black-Diamond-Recalls-Camming-Climbing-DevicesDon't want to check this manually?
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