Reported May 19, 2016
Black Diamond Recalls Via Ferrata Climbing Equipment 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 via ferrata climbing sets, inspect the lanyards for the orange safety stitching, then contact Black Diamond for a replacement instructions. Instructions for inspection are also available at https://warranty.bdel.com/ViaFerrataRecall/Landing. Only those sets that lack the safety stitching need to be returned for replacement.
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 "Safety Notices" for more information. Consumers can also email the firm at recall@bdel.com.
What it looks like
Is this the product you have?
- Black Diamond via ferrata climbing sets
- Amount recalled
- About 100
This recall covers 3 products
The agency filed one notice per product. You are reading one of them; the other 2 are below.
Where it was sold
Sold at Camp Saver, Gear Saver Inc., The Gear Coop and other specialty outdoor stores nationwide and online at BlackDiamond.com for between $90 and $110..
Why it was recalled
Stop using this product now
Climbing sets sold without the orange safety stitching on the lanyards can allow the ends to unexpectedly detach, 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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