Black Diamond recalls 16 climbing carabiner models with manufacturing date codes 4350-6018 due to risk of rope detachment causing falls. Consumers must stop using and return for free replacement.
The carabiner can unexpectedly open and allow the rope to become detached, posing a risk of injury or death to climbers from a fall.
Black Diamond is recalling 16 specific carabiner models that can unexpectedly open, potentially causing climbers to fall and get injured or killed. This is serious because carabiners are critical for safety during climbing activities.
The carabiner can unexpectedly open, allowing the rope to become detached from the climber. This could cause a fall that results in injury or death during climbing activities.
Climbers who own any of the 16 recalled Black Diamond carabiner models with manufacturing date codes between 4350 and 6018 are affected. Those using these carabiners for climbing are at highest risk.
Check for the Black Diamond logo on the front and a manufacturing date code (4350-6018) on the side of the carabiner. All colors of these carabiners are included in the recall.
Immediately stop using the recalled carabiners as they can unexpectedly open and cause falls.
Reach out to Black Diamond for instructions on inspecting and returning the product for a free replacement.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled carabineers and contact Black Diamond for instructions on inspecting and returning the product for a free replacement. Instructions are also available on the firm's website.
The recall includes 16 specific models: MINI PEARABINER SCREWGATE, POSITRON BENT CARABINER, OVAL CARABINER, NITRON STRAIGHT CARABINER, OVALWIRE CARABINER, NITRON BENT CARABINER, LIGHT D CARABINER, NEUTRINO CARABINER, HOTWIRE CARABINER, POSITRON SCREWGATE CARABINER, OZ CARABINER, NITRON SCREWGATE CARABINER, HOODWIRE CARABINER, ROCKLOCK SCREWGATE CARABINER, POSITRON STRAIGHT CARABINER, VAPORLOCK SCREWGATE CARABINER.
Check for the Black Diamond logo on the front and a manufacturing date code between 4350 and 6018 on the side of the carabiner.
Immediately stop using it and contact Black Diamond for instructions on inspecting and returning it for a free replacement.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Black Diamond to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 6687 — Black Diamond Black Diamond Carabiners for Climbing Hello, I own a Black Diamond Carabiners for Climbing that is covered by recall 6687 from Black Diamond. The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled carabineers and contact Black Diamond for instructions on inspecting and returning the product for a free replacement. Instructions are also available on the firm's website. 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.
