Black Diamond recalls Camalot and Camalot Ultralight climbing devices with unformed axle ends that can fail during use, causing falls. Consumers must stop using and contact for inspection/replacement.
The camming devices can come apart during use and fail, posing a fall hazard to the consumer.
Black Diamond is recalling Camalot and Camalot Ultralight climbing devices that have unformed axle ends. These devices can come apart during use, risking falls for climbers. Affected products must be stopped and inspected for replacement.
The camming devices can come apart during use, causing the climbing rope to fail and leading to a fall. This risk is highest when the device is used under load, such as during rock climbing.
Climbers who own Camalot or Camalot Ultralight devices with unformed axle ends. Those using the devices for rock climbing are most at risk due to the fall hazard.
Check for unformed axle ends on the underside of the cam. Products sold between 2019 and 2022 with manufacturing codes from 5133 to 6067 (Camalot) or 5309 to 6061 (Camalot Ultralight) are affected.
Immediately stop using the recalled camming devices as they can fail during use, causing falls.
Contact Black Diamond for inspection and replacement instructions via their recall website.
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.
Camalot and Camalot Ultralight climbing devices with unformed axle ends, sold with manufacturing codes from 5133 to 6067 (Camalot) or 5309 to 6061 (Camalot Ultralight).
Look for unformed axle ends on the underside of the cam. Check the manufacturing code printed on the device, which should be between 5133-6067 for Camalot or 5309-6061 for Camalot Ultralight.
No, Black Diamond provides inspection and replacement instructions. Affected devices must be stopped and inspected for replacement.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Black Diamond to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 6738 — Black Diamond Black Diamond Camalot climbing devices Hello, I own a Black Diamond Camalot climbing devices that is covered by recall 6738 from Black Diamond. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
