Reported Mar 30, 2016

Black Diamond Recalls Nylon Runners Due to Fall Hazard

Black Diamond 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 nylon runners, inspect for the presence of a tape splice and contact Black Diamond for instructions on obtaining a free replacement nylon runner.

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: Nylon Runners" for more information. Consumers can also email the firm at warranty@bdel.com.

What it looks like

  • Recalled product from Black Diamond Ltd.
  • Recalled product from Black Diamond Ltd.
  • Recalled product from Black Diamond Ltd.
  • Recalled product from Black Diamond Ltd.

Is this the product you have?

  • Nylon Runners
Amount recalled
About 185,000 (in addition, 23,600 were sold in Canada)

Where it was sold

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..

Why it was recalled

Stop using this product now

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.

Using this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.

Reports so far: None reported

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Where this came from

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

Read the CPSC notice

Notice updated Apr 6, 2016 · Data as of Sep 19, 6:41 PM UTC

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