CPSC recall · Reported March 30, 2016
Black Diamond Recalls to Inspect Carabiners Due to Fall Hazard
The carabiner can unexpectedly open and allow the rope to become detached, posing a risk of injury or death to climbers from a fall.
Black Diamond Equipment Ltd., of Salt Lake City, Utah recalled This recall involves 16 models of Black Diamond brand carabiners with manufacturing date ….
Black Diamond Recalls to Inspect Carabiners Due to Fall Hazard was recalled by Black Diamond Equipment Ltd., of Salt Lake City, Utah in March 30, 2016. Reason: The carabiner can unexpectedly open and allow the rope to become detached, posing a risk of injury or death t…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled carabineers and contact Black Diamon…. Verify recall #16130 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Black Diamond Equipment Ltd., of Salt Lake City, Utah issued this CPSC recall-The carabiner can unexpectedly open and allow the rope to become detached, posing a risk of injury or death t….
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- March 30, 2016
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #16130 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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Product description
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
Reason for recall
The carabiner can unexpectedly open and allow the rope to become detached, posing a risk of injury or death to climbers from a fall.
Remedy, what to do
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.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 16130 |
| Date reported | March 30, 2016 |
| Date initiated | March 30, 2016 |
| Recalling firm | Black Diamond Equipment Ltd., of Salt Lake City, Utah |
| Affected scope | About 1.16 million (in addition, 81,000 were sold in Canada) |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled carabineers and contact Black Diamond for instructions on inspecting and ret…
- Check the recall number (16130) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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