Black Diamond Recalls Camming Climbing Devices Due to Fall Hazard
Recall 16168 · May 19, 2016 · Black Diamond
45,500
units affected
45,500
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 16168
- Date
- May 19, 2016
- Company
- Black Diamond
- Units affected
- 45,500
- Product
- Black Diamond Camalot climbing devices
- Product type
- Mountain Climbing
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
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.
What can happen
The camming devices can come apart during use and fail, posing a fall hazard to the consumer.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported
- 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.
Related pages
Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled black diamond camalot climbing devices?
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.
What is the hazard?
The camming devices can come apart during use and fail, posing a fall hazard to the consumer.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.