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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 2016-05-19

Black Diamond Recalls Camming Climbing Devices Due to Fall Hazard

Is my product affected?

Black Diamond Camalot climbing devices

  • Brand Black Diamond Equipment Ltd., of Salt Lake City, Utah

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

Black Diamond is recalling all sizes of its Camalot and Camalot Ultralight camming devices, which are used to secure ropes while rock climbing. The devices can come apart during use and fail, creating a fall hazard. The recall affects Camalots in sizes 0.3 to 6 with manufacturing codes from 5133 to 6067, and Camalot Ultralights in sizes 0.4 to 4 with manufacturing codes from 5309 to 6061. Only camming devices with unformed axle ends are included in the recall, and manufacturing codes can be found printed on the underside of the cams.

According to the recall notice, affected 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.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

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

What should I do?

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.

Details from the source

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.

Source

Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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