Recalls / 2016-05-19

Black Diamond Recalls Camming Climbing Devices Due to Fall Hazard

16168 · Recalled 2016-05-19 · CPSC page

Description

This recall involves all sizes of Black Diamond Camalot and Camalot Ultralight camming devices. The climbing devices are used to secure ropes while rock climbing. The Camalots were sold in sizes 0.3 to 6 and have manufacturing codes from 5133 to 6067. The Camalot Ultralights were sold in sizes 0.4 to 4 and have manufacturing codes from 5309 to 6061. Manufacturing codes are printed on the underside of the cams.

Hazards

The camming devices can come apart during use and fail, posing a fall hazard to the consumer.

Reported injuries

None reported

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled camming devices and contact Black Diamond for inspection and replacement instructions. Instructions for inspection are also available at https://warranty.bdel.com/CamalotRecall/Landing. Only those camming devices that have unformed axle ends are included in the recall.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Black Diamond Camalot climbing devices		About 45,500 (in addition, 5,700 units 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, Gear Express, Mountain Gear, REI, other specialty outdoor recreation, online at BackCountry.com, BlackDiamond.com for, $130.

Consumer contact

Black Diamond at 877-775-5552 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@bdell.com.

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Source: CPSC recall 16168. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.