Black Diamond Recalls Via Ferrata Climbing Equipment Due to Fall Hazard
USBlack Diamond Recalls Via Ferrata Climbing Equipment Due to Fall Hazard
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Climbing sets sold without the orange safety stitching on the lanyards can allow the ends to unexpectedly detach, posing a risk of injury or death to climbers from a fall.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves Black Diamond Easy Rider and Iron Cruiser via ferrata climbing sets with manufacturing codes between 5293 and 5350. The manufacturing code is located on a sewn-in fabric label located inside the zippered cover. "Easy Rider" or "Iron Cruiser" and "Black Diamond" are printed on the black nylon cover.
Affected Products
Black Diamond via ferrata climbing sets
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/Black-Diamond-Recalls-Via-Ferrata-Climbing-Equipment |
| Title | Black Diamond Recalls Via Ferrata Climbing Equipment Due to Fall Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2016.16169.16169a.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Black Diamond Easy Rider via ferrata set |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2016.16169.16169b.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Location of manufacturing code on Black Diamond via ferrata set |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2016.16169.16169c.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Orange safety stitching on Black Diamond Easy Rider and Iron Cruiser via ferrata set |
| Hazards › Name | Climbing sets sold without the orange safety stitching on the lanyards can allow the ends to unexpectedly detach, posing a risk of injury or death to climbers from a fall. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported |
| Products › Name | Black Diamond via ferrata climbing sets |
| Products › Type | Mountain Climbing |
| Products › Category I D | 68308 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 100 |
| Recall I D | 6739 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled via ferrata climbing sets, inspect the lanyards for the orange safety stitching, then contact Black Diamond for a replacement instructions. Instructions for inspection are also available at https://warranty.bdel.com/ViaFerrataRecall/Landing. Only those sets that lack the safety stitching need to be returned for replacement. |
| Importers › Name | Black Diamond Equipment Ltd., of Salt Lake City, Utah |
| Retailers › Name | Camp Saver, Gear Saver Inc., The Gear Coop and other specialty outdoor stores nationwide and online at BlackDiamond.com for between $90 and $110. |
| Recall Date | 2016-05-19T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves Black Diamond Easy Rider and Iron Cruiser via ferrata climbing sets with manufacturing codes between 5293 and 5350. The manufacturing code is located on a sewn-in fabric label located inside the zippered cover. "Easy Rider" or "Iron Cruiser" and "Black Diamond" are printed on the black nylon cover. |
| Distributors › Name | Black Diamond Equipment Ltd., of Salt Lake City, Utah |
| Recall Number | 16169 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Replace |
| 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 "Safety Notices" for more information. Consumers can also email the firm at recall@bdel.com. |
| Last Publish Date | 2016-05-19T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |
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