Reported Mar 30, 2016
Black Diamond Recalls to Inspect Carabiners Due to Fall Hazard
Black Diamond Equipment Ltd. of Salt Lake City, Utah
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.What you should do
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.
Firm contact: Black Diamond at 800-775-5552 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday or online at http://blackdiamondequipment.com and click on "Recall for Inspection: Carabiner & Quickdraws" for more information on inspecting the product. Consumers can also email the firm at warranty@bdel.com.
What it looks like
Is this the product you have?
- Black Diamond Carabiners for Climbing
- Amount recalled
- About 1.16 million (in addition, 81,000 were sold in Canada)
Where it was sold
Sold at Eastern Mountain Sports, The Gear Coop, Hansen Mountaineering, REI and other specialty outdoor stores nationwide and online at Backcountry.com, BlackDiamond.com and Bouldering.com from December 2014 to January 2016 for between $6 and $15..
Why it was recalled
Stop using this product now
The carabiner can unexpectedly open and allow the rope to become detached, posing a risk of injury or death to climbers from a fall.
Using this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.
Reports so far: None reported
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