CPSC2016-05-19
Black Diamond Recalls Via Ferrata Climbing Equipment Due to Fall Hazard
Black Diamond Equipment Ltd., of Salt Lake City, Utah
Hazard
Climbing sets sold without the orange safety stitching on the lanyards can allow the ends to unexpectedly detach, posing a risk of injury or death to climbers from a fall.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled via ferrata climbing sets, inspect the lanyards for the orange safety stitching, then contact Black Diamond for a replacement instructions. Instructions for inspection are also available at https://warranty.bdel.com/ViaFerrataRecall/Landing. Only those sets that lack the safety stitching need to be returned for replacement.
Sold at
Camp Saver, Gear Saver Inc., The Gear Coop and other specialty outdoor stores nationwide and online at BlackDiamond.com for between $90 and $110.
Affected count
About 100
Injuries reported
None reported
Manufactured in
United States
Remedy type
Replace
Products
Black Diamond via ferrata climbing sets
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 "Safety Notices" for more information. Consumers can also email the firm at recall@bdel.com.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/Black-Diamond-Recalls-Via-Ferrata-Climbing-EquipmentDon't want to check this manually?
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