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EU Safety GateRecalled 2016-03-18serious risk

Carabiner / quickdraw (Black Diamond)

Is my product affected?

Carabiner / quickdraw

  • Brand Black Diamond

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

What happened

Black Diamond carabiners and quickdraws used for climbing fall protection are subject to recall due to a defect in the gate that could cause the carabiner to fail or function incorrectly, potentially resulting in a fall from a height. The affected products include Wiregate Carabiners (Hotwire, Oz, Neutrino, Ovalwire, Hoodwire), Solid Gate Carabiners (Positron, Nitron, "D", Oval), and Locking Screwgate Carabiners (Rocklock Screwgate, Positron Screwgate, Mini Pear Biner Screwgate, Vaporlock Screwgate, Nitron Screwgate). The product does not comply with Personal Protective Equipment Directive requirements.

The recall was entered into force on February 3, 2016, and was initiated by the importer. The source record does not specify what remedy or action affected consumers should take.

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

Hazard

null A defect in the gate of the carabiner could cause the carabiner to fail or function incorrectly. As a consequence, the user could fall from a height. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Personal Protective Equipment Directive.

What should I do?

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 03/02/2016

Details from the source

Carabiner / quickdraw used for climbing to protect against falls from a height. Name: Wiregate Carabiners, Solid Gate Carabiners, Locking Screwgate Carabiners Model: Locking Screwgate Carabiners: Rocklock Screwgate, Positron Screwgate, Mini Pear Biner Screwgate, Vaporlock Screwgate, Nitron Screwgate., Solid Gate Carabiners: Positron, Nitron, "D", Oval., Wiregate Carabiners: Hotwire, Oz, Neutrino, Ovalwire , Hoodwire. Notifying country: Austria

Source

Official record: EU Safety Gate ↗

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

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