Black Diamond recalls Index Ascenders with manufacturing codes 4356-601: Rivet release risk causes falls. Stop using and return for free replacement.
The Index Ascenders' rivet holding the toothed cam can release, allowing the Ascender to slide on the rope or become detached from the rope, posing a risk of injury or death to climbers from a fall.
Black Diamond is recalling Index Ascenders used for climbing due to a risk that the rivet holding the cam can release, causing the ascender to slide or detach from the rope. This could lead to falls and injury or death for climbers.
The rivet that holds the toothed cam can release, allowing the ascender to slide on the rope or become detached. This could cause a fall from height, leading to injury or death.
Climbers who own Black Diamond Index Ascenders with manufacturing codes 4356 to 6015 are affected. Those using the ascenders for rock climbing or mountaineering are most at risk.
Look for Black Diamond Index Ascenders with an unformed rivet on the frame. The manufacturing code (4356-6015) is printed on the frame, and the ascenders are orange with a black and gray grip or silver with a black and gray grip.
Immediately stop using the recalled ascenders as they pose a fall hazard.
Check if the rivet on the frame is unformed, as only these need return for replacement.
Contact Black Diamond for instructions on returning the product for a free replacement.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ascenders and contact Black Diamond for instructions on inspecting and returning the product for a free replacement. Instructions for inspection are also available at https://warranty.bdel.com/IndexRecall/Landing. Only those ascenders having an unformed rivet need to be returned for replacement.
Index Ascenders with manufacturing codes 4356 to 6015.
Look for an unformed rivet on the frame; the manufacturing code (4356-6015) is printed on the frame.
Only those with an unformed rivet need to be returned for replacement.
Instructions are available at https://warranty.bdel.com/IndexRecall/Landing.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Black Diamond to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 6737 — Black Diamond Black Diamond Index Ascenders for climbing Hello, I own a Black Diamond Index Ascenders for climbing that is covered by recall 6737 from Black Diamond. The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ascenders and contact Black Diamond for instructions on inspecting and returning the product for a free replacement. Instructions for inspection are also available at https://warranty.bdel.com/IndexRecall/Landing. Only those ascenders having an unformed rivet need to be returned for replacement. 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.
