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Product Recall Number: 16-132

Why was Nylon Runners recalled?

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.

Nylon Runners
Here's product recall specific data for Nylon Runners.

  • Product Recall Number: 16-132

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2016-03-30

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: Nylon Runners

  • Description: A nylon runner with a tape splice (two cut ends joined by masking tape) will fail in normal use.

  • Hazard Description: 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.

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Replace

  • Units: About 185,000 (in addition, 23,600 were sold in Canada)

  • Incidents: None reported

  • 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.

  • Sold At: 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.

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

  • Manufacturers: None Listed

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

  • Manufactured In: China

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed