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Product Recall Number: 16-130

Why was Black Diamond Carabiners for Climbing recalled?

The carabiner can unexpectedly open and allow the rope to become detached, posing a risk of injury or death to climbers from a fall.

Black Diamond Carabiners for Climbing
Here's product recall specific data for Black Diamond Carabiners for Climbing.

  • Product Recall Number: 16-130

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2016-03-30

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: Black Diamond Carabiners for Climbing

  • Description: The carabiner can unexpectedly open and allow the rope to become detached, posing a risk of injury or death to climbers from a fall.

  • Hazard Description: The carabiner can unexpectedly open and allow the rope to become detached, posing a risk of injury or death to climbers from a fall.

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Replace

  • Units: About 1.16 million (in addition, 81,000 were sold in Canada)

  • Incidents: None reported

  • 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.

  • Sold At: 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.

  • Importers: Black Diamond Equipment Ltd., of Salt Lake City, Utah

  • Manufacturers: None Listed

  • Distributors: Black Diamond Equipment Ltd., of Salt Lake City, Utah

  • Manufactured In: U.S.

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed