CPSCGeneral Alert
Black Diamond Recalls Camming Climbing Devices Due to Fall Hazard
Published: May 19, 2016Recall ID: 16168Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The camming devices can come apart during use and fail, posing a fall hazard to the consumer.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Black Diamond Camalot climbing devices
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/Black-Diamond-Recalls-Camming-Climbing-Devices |
| Title | Black Diamond Recalls Camming Climbing Devices Due to Fall Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/16168a.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Camalots, Sizes 0.3 thru 6 |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/16168b.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Camalot Ultralights, Sizes 0.4 thru 4 |
| Hazards › Name | The camming devices can come apart during use and fail, posing a fall hazard to the consumer. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported |
| Products › Name | Black Diamond Camalot climbing devices |
| Products › Type | Mountain Climbing |
| Products › Category I D | 68308 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 45,500 (in addition, 5,700 units were sold in Canada) |
| Recall I D | 6738 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Importers › Name | Black Diamond Equipment Ltd., of Salt Lake City, Utah |
| Retailers › Name | 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. |
| Recall Date | 2016-05-19T00:00:00 |
| Description | 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. |
| Distributors › Name | Black Diamond Equipment Ltd., of Salt Lake City, Utah |
| Recall Number | 16168 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Replace |
| Inconjunctions › U R L | http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2016/58484r-eng.php |
| Consumer Contact | 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. |
| Last Publish Date | 2016-05-24T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |