Black Diamond Recalls Nylon Runners Due to Fall Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2016-03-30). Hazards: laceration, fall. About 185,000 units in the US and 23,600 in Canada.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 16132 |
| Published | 2016-03-30 |
| Last updated | 2016-04-06 |
| Product category | Mountain Climbing |
| Products | Nylon Runners |
| Firm named in the title | Black Diamond |
| Firms | Black Diamond Ltd., of Salt Lake City, Utah (importer); Black Diamond Ltd., of Salt Lake City, Utah (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 185,000 |
| Units (Canada) | 23,600 |
| Hazard classes | laceration, fall |
| Remedy classes | replace, inspect, stop use |
| Sold | Eastern Mountain Sports, Hansen Mountaineering, The Gear Coop, Peak Experiences Inc., REI and other specialty outdoor stores nationwide and online at Backcountry.com and BlackDiamond.com from January 2014 through February 2016 for between $5 and $9. |
Description
This recall involves Black Diamond 18 mm wide nylon runners that are 60 cm/24 inches or 120 cm/48 inches long that have a tape splice (two cut ends joined by masking tape). The nylon runners were sold in red, blue, gold, green, gray and purple. "CE 0333" and 2014 or 2015 are printed on the sewn-in label.
Hazard
A nylon runner with a tape splice (two cut ends joined by masking tape) will fail in normal use, posing a risk of death or injury due to a fall.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled nylon runners, inspect for the presence of a tape splice and contact Black Diamond for instructions on obtaining a free replacement nylon runner.
Incidents and injuries
None reported
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