Black Diamond Recalls Nylon Runners Due to Fall Hazard
Recall 16132 · Mar 30, 2016 · Black Diamond
185,000
units affected
185,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 16132
- Date
- Mar 30, 2016
- Company
- Black Diamond
- Units affected
- 185,000
- Product
- Nylon Runners
- Product type
- Mountain Climbing
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Cuts
The product
This recall involves Black Diamond 18 mm wide nylon runners that are 60 cm/24 inches or 120 cm/48 inches long that have a tape splice (two cut ends joined by masking tape). The nylon runners were sold in red, blue, gold, green, gray and purple. "CE 0333" and 2014 or 2015 are printed on the sewn-in label.
What can happen
A nylon runner with a tape splice (two cut ends joined by masking tape) will fail in normal use, posing a risk of death or injury due to a fall.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled nylon runners, inspect for the presence of a tape splice and contact Black Diamond for instructions on obtaining a free replacement nylon runner.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported
- Sold at
- Eastern Mountain Sports, Hansen Mountaineering, The Gear Coop, Peak Experiences Inc., REI and other specialty outdoor stores nationwide and online at Backcountry.com and BlackDiamond.com from January 2014 through February 2016 for between $5 and $9.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled nylon runners?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled nylon runners, inspect for the presence of a tape splice and contact Black Diamond for instructions on obtaining a free replacement nylon runner.
What is the hazard?
A nylon runner with a tape splice (two cut ends joined by masking tape) will fail in normal use, posing a risk of death or injury due to a fall.
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.