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Product Recall Number: 16-168

Why was Black Diamond Camalot climbing devices recalled?

The camming devices can come apart during use and fail, posing a fall hazard to the consumer.

Black Diamond Camalot climbing devices
Here's product recall specific data for Black Diamond Camalot climbing devices.

  • Product Recall Number: 16-168

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2016-05-19

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: Black Diamond Camalot climbing devices

  • Description: The camming devices can come apart during use and fail.

  • Hazard Description: The camming devices can come apart during use and fail, posing a fall hazard to the consumer.

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Replace

  • Units: About 45,500 (in addition, 5,700 units were sold in Canada)

  • Incidents: None reported

  • Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled camming devices and contact Black Diamond for inspection and replacement instructions. Instructions for inspection are also available at https://warranty.bdel.com/CamalotRecall/Landing. Only those camming devices that have unformed axle ends are included in the recall.

  • Sold At:   Eastern Mountain Sports, Gear Express, Mountain Gear, REI and other specialty outdoor recreation stores nationwide and online at BackCountry.com and BlackDiamond.com for between $65 and $130.

  • 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