Recalls / 2016-05-19

Black Diamond Recalls Climbing Ascenders Due to Fall Hazard

16164 · Recalled 2016-05-19 · CPSC page

Black Diamond Index Ascenders (left and right)

Description

This recall involves Black Diamond brand Index Ascenders (left and right versions) used as rope clamps for rock climbing and mountaineering. The metal ascenders are orange, with a black and gray grip or silver with a black and gray grip. Index Ascenders with a manufacturing code from 4356 to 6015 are included in the recall. The manufacturing code is located on the frame of the ascenders. "Black Diamond" is imprinted on both sides of the handle.

Hazards

The Index Ascenders' rivet holding the toothed cam can release, allowing the Ascender to slide on the rope or become detached from the rope, posing a risk of injury or death to climbers from a fall.

Reported injuries

None reported

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ascenders and contact Black Diamond for instructions on inspecting and returning the product for a free replacement. Instructions for inspection are also available at https://warranty.bdel.com/IndexRecall/Landing. Only those ascenders having an unformed rivet need to be returned for replacement.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Black Diamond Index Ascenders for climbing		About 2,800 (in addition, 300 were sold in Canada)

Parties

Importer: Black Diamond Equipment Ltd., of Salt Lake City, Utah
Distributor: Black Diamond Equipment Ltd., of Salt Lake City, Utah
Made in: United States
Sold at: Eastern Mountain Sports, Moosejaw Mountaineering, Outdoors Inc., REI, Sport Chalet, other specialty outdoor, online at Backcountry.com, BlackDiamond.com, for about $80.

Consumer contact

Black Diamond at 800-775-5552 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, email at recall@bdel.com or online a http://blackdiamondequipment.com and click on "SAFETY NOTICES: Recall for Inspection" for more information.

More images

Location of manufacturing code on Index Ascenders

Index Ascender with correct rivet (left) and unformed rivet (right)

Source: CPSC recall 16164. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.