Recalls / 2016-03-30
Black Diamond Recalls Nylon Runners Due to Fall Hazard
16132 · Recalled 2016-03-30 · CPSC page
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.
Hazards
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.
Reported injuries
None reported
Remedy
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.
Products
| Name | Model | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Nylon Runners | About 185,000 (in addition, 23,600 were sold in Canada) |
Parties
- Importer
- Black Diamond Ltd., of Salt Lake City, Utah
- Distributor
- Black Diamond Ltd., of Salt Lake City, Utah
- Made in
- China
- Sold at
- Eastern Mountain Sports, Hansen Mountaineering, The Gear Coop, Peak Experiences Inc., REI, other specialty outdoor, online at Backcountry.com, BlackDiamond.com, $9.
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.
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Source: CPSC recall 16132. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.