Black Diamond Recalls to Inspect Carabiners Due to Fall Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2016-03-30). Hazards: fall, injury. About 1,160,000 units in the US and 81,000 in Canada.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 16130 |
| Published | 2016-03-30 |
| Last updated | 2016-04-06 |
| Product category | Mountain Climbing |
| Products | Black Diamond Carabiners for Climbing |
| Firm named in the title | Black Diamond |
| Firms | Black Diamond Equipment Ltd., of Salt Lake City, Utah (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | United States |
| Units (US) | 1,160,000 |
| Units (Canada) | 81,000 |
| Hazard classes | fall, injury |
| Remedy classes | replace, inspect, stop use |
| Sold | 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. |
Description
This recall involves 16 models of Black Diamond brand carabiners with manufacturing date codes between 4350 and 6018. "Black Diamond" or the Black Diamond logo is printed on the front of the carabiners. The manufacturing date code is printed on the side of the carabiners. All carabiner colors are included in the recall. They were sold individually or as part of a climbing gear set. The following carabiners are included in the recall: MINI PEARABINER SCREWGATE, POSITRON BENT CARABINER, OVAL CARABINER, NITRON STRAIGHT CARABINER, OVALWIRE CARABINER, NITRON BENT CARABINER, LIGHT D CARABINER, NEUTRINO CARABINER, HOTWIRE CARABINER, POSITRON SCREWGATE CARABINER, OZ CARABINER, NITRON SCREWGATE CARABINER, HOODWIRE CARABINER, ROCKLOCK SCREWGATE CARABINER, POSITRON STRAIGHT CARABINER VAPORLOCK SCREWGATE CARABINER
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.
Incidents and injuries
None reported
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