CPSCGeneral Alert
Black Diamond Recalls Nylon Runners Due to Fall Hazard
Published: March 30, 2016Recall ID: 16132Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
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.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves Black Diamond 18 mm wide nylon runners that are 60 cm/24 inches or 120 cm/48 inches long that have a tape splice (two cut ends joined by masking tape). The nylon runners were sold in red, blue, gold, green, gray and purple. "CE 0333" and 2014 or 2015 are printed on the sewn-in label.
Affected Products
Nylon Runners
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/Black-Diamond-Recalls-Nylon-Runners |
| Title | Black Diamond Recalls Nylon Runners Due to Fall Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2016.16132.TapeSliceInTheNylonRunner.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Tape splice in the nylon runner |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2016.16132.BlackDiamondNylonRunners.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Black Diamond Nylon Runners |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2016.16132.WarningLabelOnTheNylonRunne.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Warning label on the nylon runners |
| Images › 4 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2016.16132.WarningLabelOnTheNylonRunners2015.jpg |
| Images › 4 › Caption | Warning label on the nylon runners |
| Hazards › Name | 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. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported |
| Products › Name | Nylon Runners |
| Products › Type | Mountain Climbing |
| Products › Category I D | 68308 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 185,000 (in addition, 23,600 were sold in Canada) |
| Recall I D | 6689 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Importers › Name | Black Diamond Ltd., of Salt Lake City, Utah |
| Retailers › Name | 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. |
| Recall Date | 2016-03-30T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves Black Diamond 18 mm wide nylon runners that are 60 cm/24 inches or 120 cm/48 inches long that have a tape splice (two cut ends joined by masking tape). The nylon runners were sold in red, blue, gold, green, gray and purple. "CE 0333" and 2014 or 2015 are printed on the sewn-in label. |
| Distributors › Name | Black Diamond Ltd., of Salt Lake City, Utah |
| Recall Number | 16132 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Replace |
| Inconjunctions › U R L | http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2016/57734r-eng.php |
| Consumer 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. |
| Last Publish Date | 2016-04-06T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |