Black Diamond Carabiners for Climbing
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
Black Diamond is recalling 16 models of carabiners due to a manufacturing defect that can cause the carabiner to unexpectedly open, allowing the rope to detach and creating a risk of serious injury or death from a fall. The affected carabiners have manufacturing date codes between 4350 and 6018, are identified by "Black Diamond" or the Black Diamond logo printed on the front, and include models such as the Mini Pearabiner Screwgate, Positron Bent Carabiner, Oval Carabiner, Nitron Straight Carabiner, Nitron Bent Carabiner, and 11 other models in all colors. These carabiners were sold both individually and as part of climbing gear sets.
Consumers who own recalled carabiners should immediately stop using them and contact Black Diamond for inspection and return instructions. The manufacturer will provide free replacement carabiners, and detailed instructions are available on Black Diamond's website.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
The carabiner can unexpectedly open and allow the rope to become detached, posing a risk of injury or death to climbers from a fall.
Consumers 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.
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
Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗
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