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Black Diamond Recalls to Inspect Carabiners Due to Fall Hazard

Published: March 30, 2016Recall ID: 16130Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

The carabiner can unexpectedly open and allow the rope to become detached, posing a risk of injury or death to climbers from a fall.

Product Description & Identification

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

Affected Products

Black Diamond Carabiners for Climbing

Additional Source Details

FieldValue
U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/Black-Diamond-Recalls-to-Inspect-Carabiners
TitleBlack Diamond Recalls to Inspect Carabiners Due to Fall Hazard
Images › 1 › U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2016.16130.CarabinerPicture1.jpg
Images › 1 › CaptionCarabiner Picture 1
Images › 2 › U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2016.16130.CarabinerPicture2.jpg
Images › 2 › CaptionCarabiner Picture 2
Images › 3 › U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2016.16130.CarabinerPicture3.jpg
Images › 3 › CaptionCarabiner Picture 3
Images › 4 › U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2016.16130.CarabinerPicture4.jpg
Images › 4 › CaptionCarabiner Picture 4
Hazards › NameThe carabiner can unexpectedly open and allow the rope to become detached, posing a risk of injury or death to climbers from a fall.
Injuries › NameNone reported
Products › NameBlack Diamond Carabiners for Climbing
Products › TypeMountain Climbing
Products › Category I D68308
Products › Number Of UnitsAbout 1.16 million (in addition, 81,000 were sold in Canada)
Recall I D6687
Remedies › NameConsumers 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.
Retailers › NameEastern 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.
Recall Date2016-03-30T00:00:00
DescriptionThis 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
Distributors › NameBlack Diamond Equipment Ltd., of Salt Lake City, Utah
Recall Number16130
Remedy Options › OptionReplace
Inconjunctions › U R Lhttp://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2016/57728r-eng.php
Consumer ContactBlack 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.
Last Publish Date2016-04-06T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › CountryUnited States

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