Black Diamond Climbing Ascenders recall: Fall Hazard
Black Diamond Recalls Climbing Ascenders Due to Fall Hazard
Why was Black Diamond Climbing Ascenders recalled?
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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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. Contact: Black Diamond at 800-775-5552 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, email at [email protected] or online a http://blackdiamondequipment.com and click on "SAFETY NOTICES: Recall for Inspection" for more information.
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Black Diamond Index Ascenders for climbing
- Company
- Black Diamond Equipment Ltd., of Salt Lake City, Utah
- Quantity
- About 2,800 (in addition, 300 were sold in Canada)
- Sold at
- Eastern Mountain Sports, Moosejaw Mountaineering, Outdoors Inc., REI, Sport Chalet, and other specialty outdoor stores nationwide and online at Backcountry.com and BlackDiamond.com and for about $80.
- Recall date
- May 19, 2016
- Incidents / injuries
- None reported
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
This recall involves Black Diamond brand Index Ascenders (left and right versions) used as rope clamps for rock climbing and mountaineering. The metal ascenders are orange, with a black and gray grip or silver with a black and gray grip. Index Ascenders with a manufacturing code from 4356 to 6015 are included in the recall. The manufacturing code is located on the frame of the ascenders. "Black Diamond" is imprinted on both sides of the handle.