Black Diamond Recalls Climbing Ascenders Due to Fall Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2016-05-19). Hazards: fall, injury. About 2,800 units in the US and 300 in Canada.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 16164 |
| Published | 2016-05-19 |
| Last updated | 2016-05-24 |
| Product category | Mountain Climbing |
| Products | Black Diamond Index Ascenders for climbing |
| Firm named in the title | Black Diamond |
| Firms | Black Diamond Equipment Ltd., of Salt Lake City, Utah (importer); Black Diamond Equipment Ltd., of Salt Lake City, Utah (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | United States |
| Units (US) | 2,800 |
| Units (Canada) | 300 |
| Hazard classes | fall, injury |
| Remedy classes | replace, inspect, stop use |
| Sold | Eastern Mountain Sports, Moosejaw Mountaineering, Outdoors Inc., REI, Sport Chalet, and other specialty outdoor stores nationwide and online at Backcountry.com and BlackDiamond.com and for about $80. |
Description
This recall involves Black Diamond brand Index Ascenders (left and right versions) used as rope clamps for rock climbing and mountaineering. The metal ascenders are orange, with a black and gray grip or silver with a black and gray grip. Index Ascenders with a manufacturing code from 4356 to 6015 are included in the recall. The manufacturing code is located on the frame of the ascenders. "Black Diamond" is imprinted on both sides of the handle.
Hazard
The Index Ascenders' rivet holding the toothed cam can release, allowing the Ascender to slide on the rope or become detached from the rope, posing a risk of injury or death to climbers from a fall.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ascenders and contact Black Diamond for instructions on inspecting and returning the product for a free replacement. Instructions for inspection are also available at https://warranty.bdel.com/IndexRecall/Landing. Only those ascenders having an unformed rivet need to be returned for replacement.
Incidents and injuries
None reported
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