CPSC recall 16-168, announced May 19, 2016, covers Black Diamond Camalot climbing devices (about 45,500 units). The camming devices can come apart during use and fail, posing a fall hazard to the consumer. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled camming devices and contact Black Diamond for inspection and replacement instructions. Recall contact: call 877-775-5552, go to blackdiamondequipment.com, or email recall@bdell.com.
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Which products are included?
This recall involves all sizes of Black Diamond Camalot and Camalot Ultralight camming devices. The climbing devices are used to secure ropes while rock climbing. The Camalots were sold in sizes 0.3 to 6 and have manufacturing codes from 5133 to 6067. The Camalot Ultralights were sold in sizes 0.4 to 4 and have manufacturing codes from 5309 to 6061. Manufacturing codes are printed on the underside of the cams.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The camming devices can come apart during use and fail, posing a fall hazard to the consumer.
Incidents and injuries
None reported
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled camming devices and contact Black Diamond for inspection and replacement instructions. Instructions for inspection are also available at https://warranty.bdel.com/CamalotRecall/Landing. Only those camming devices that have unformed axle ends are included in the recall.
Product and sales details
- Recall number
- 16-168
- Units
- About 45,500 (in addition, 5,700 units were sold in Canada)
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Eastern Mountain Sports, Gear Express, Mountain Gear, REI and other specialty outdoor recreation stores nationwide and online at BackCountry.com and BlackDiamond.com for between $65 and $130.
- Importer
- Black Diamond Equipment Ltd., of Salt Lake City, Utah
- Distributor
- Black Diamond Equipment Ltd., of Salt Lake City, Utah
Black Diamond Camalot climbing devices
CPSC product type: Mountain Climbing
Recall contact information
Black Diamond at 877-775-5552 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@bdell.com.
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