Black Diamond Camming Climbing Devices recall: Fall Hazard
Black Diamond Recalls Camming Climbing Devices Due to Fall Hazard
Why was Black Diamond Camming Climbing Devices recalled?
The camming devices can come apart during use and fail, posing a fall hazard to the consumer.
What should I do if I have this product?
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. Contact: Black Diamond at 877-775-5552 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday or online at http://blackdiamondequipment.com and click on "Safety Notices" for more information. Consumers can also email the firm at [email protected].
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 Camalot climbing devices
- Company
- Black Diamond Equipment Ltd., of Salt Lake City, Utah
- Quantity
- About 45,500 (in addition, 5,700 units were sold in Canada)
- 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.
- Recall date
- May 19, 2016
- Incidents / injuries
- None reported
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
This recall involves all sizes of Black Diamond Camalot and Camalot Ultralight camming devices. The climbing devices are used to secure ropes while rock climbing. The Camalots were sold in sizes 0.3 to 6 and have manufacturing codes from 5133 to 6067. The Camalot Ultralights were sold in sizes 0.4 to 4 and have manufacturing codes from 5309 to 6061. Manufacturing codes are printed on the underside of the cams.