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.
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