Black Diamond Camalot Recall: Fall Hazard Due to Device Failure
Black Diamond recalls Camalot and Ultralight camming devices due to fall hazards. Stop using immediately if your device has unformed axle ends.
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The camming devices can come apart during use and fail, posing a fall hazard to the consumer.
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What happened, in plain English
Black Diamond Equipment Ltd. is recalling certain Camalot and Camalot Ultralight camming climbing devices because they can come apart during use, posing a fall hazard. The recall specifically targets units with unformed axle ends. Consumers are instructed to stop using these devices immediately and contact the company for inspection and replacement instructions. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/4171-black-diamond-camalot-recall-fall-hazard-due-to-device-failure.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/4171-black-diamond-camalot-recall-fall-hazard-due-to-device-failure · Updated October 11, 2026 · Official notice: CPSC #6738
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“Black Diamond Camalot Recall: Fall Hazard Due to Device Failure.” GovInfoNow, updated October 11, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/4171-black-diamond-camalot-recall-fall-hazard-due-to-device-failure. Based on CPSC recall #6738 (https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/Black-Diamond-Recalls-Camming-Climbing-Devices).
Why it’s dangerous
The camming devices can separate or fail while in use, which directly endangers the climber by causing a fall. This hazard occurs specifically in units that have unformed axle ends.
Who’s affected
Rock climbers who purchased Black Diamond Camalot or Camalot Ultralight devices from specialty outdoor stores or online retailers between $65 and $130. Users are at risk of falling if the device fails during use.
How to tell if you have this one
Check the underside of the cams for manufacturing codes. The recall includes Camalot sizes 0.3 to 6 with codes 5133 to 6067, and Camalot Ultralight sizes 0.4 to 4 with codes 5309 to 6061. Only devices with unformed axle ends are included.
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What to do — step by step
Stop using the device
Immediately cease using any recalled camming devices due to the fall hazard.
Inspect axle ends
Check if your device has unformed axle ends, as only these are included in the recall.
Contact Black Diamond
Call 877-775-5552 or visit http://blackdiamondequipment.com to get inspection and replacement instructions.
What CPSC says to do
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.
Where it went
Where it was sold
Sold nationwide.
CPSC “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.”
Sold nationwide.
Questions people ask
Where were these devices sold?
They were sold at Eastern Mountain Sports, Gear Express, Mountain Gear, REI, BackCountry.com, and BlackDiamond.com for between $65 and $130.
Contact Black Diamond
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 Camalot Recall: Fall Hazard Due to Device Failure Hello, I own a Black Diamond Camalot Recall: Fall Hazard Due to Device Failure 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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Where this comes from
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.
- Official source: CPSC Recall #6738 (May 19, 2016)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3.6:35b-a3b on October 11, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the CPSC notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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