CPSC recall 16-130, announced March 30, 2016, covers Black Diamond Carabiners for Climbing (about 1.16 million units). The carabiner can unexpectedly open and allow the rope to become detached, posing a risk of injury or death to climbers from a fall. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled carabineers and contact Black Diamond for instructions on inspecting and returning the product for a free replacement. Recall contact: call 800-775-5552, go to blackdiamondequipment.com, or email warranty@bdel.com.
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Which products are included?
This recall involves 16 models of Black Diamond brand carabiners with manufacturing date codes between 4350 and 6018. "Black Diamond" or the Black Diamond logo is printed on the front of the carabiners. The manufacturing date code is printed on the side of the carabiners. All carabiner colors are included in the recall. They were sold individually or as part of a climbing gear set. The following carabiners are included in the recall: MINI PEARABINER SCREWGATE, POSITRON BENT CARABINER, OVAL CARABINER, NITRON STRAIGHT CARABINER, OVALWIRE CARABINER, NITRON BENT CARABINER, LIGHT D CARABINER, NEUTRINO CARABINER, HOTWIRE CARABINER, POSITRON SCREWGATE CARABINER, OZ CARABINER, NITRON SCREWGATE CARABINER, HOODWIRE CARABINER, ROCKLOCK SCREWGATE CARABINER, POSITRON STRAIGHT CARABINER VAPORLOCK SCREWGATE CARABINER
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The carabiner can unexpectedly open and allow the rope to become detached, posing a risk of injury or death to climbers from a fall.
Incidents and injuries
None reported
Official remedy
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.
Product and sales details
- Recall number
- 16-130
- Units
- About 1.16 million (in addition, 81,000 were sold in Canada)
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- 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.
- Distributor
- Black Diamond Equipment Ltd., of Salt Lake City, Utah
Black Diamond Carabiners for Climbing
CPSC product type: Mountain Climbing
Recall contact information
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.
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