CPSC recall · Reported May 19, 2016
Black Diamond Recalls Via Ferrata Climbing Equipment Due to Fall Hazard
Climbing sets sold without the orange safety stitching on the lanyards can allow the ends to unexpectedly detach, 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 Black Diamond Easy Rider and Iron Cruiser via ferrata climbing sets ….
Black Diamond Recalls Via Ferrata Climbing Equipment Due to Fall Hazard was recalled by Black Diamond Equipment Ltd., of Salt Lake City, Utah in May 19, 2016. Reason: Climbing sets sold without the orange safety stitching on the lanyards can allow the ends to unexpectedly det…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled via ferrata climbing sets, inspect t…. Verify recall #16169 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Black Diamond Equipment Ltd., of Salt Lake City, Utah issued this CPSC recall-Climbing sets sold without the orange safety stitching on the lanyards can allow the ends to unexpectedly det….
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- agency class
- May 19, 2016
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #16169 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 Black Diamond Easy Rider and Iron Cruiser via ferrata climbing sets with manufacturing codes between 5293 and 5350. The manufacturing code is located on a sewn-in fabric label located inside the zippered cover. "Easy Rider" or "Iron Cruiser" and "Black Diamond" are printed on the black nylon cover.
Reason for recall
Climbing sets sold without the orange safety stitching on the lanyards can allow the ends to unexpectedly detach, posing a risk of injury or death to climbers from a fall.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled via ferrata climbing sets, inspect the lanyards for the orange safety stitching, then contact Black Diamond for a replacement instructions. Instructions for inspection are also available at https://warranty.bdel.com/ViaFerrataRecall/Landing. Only those sets that lack the safety stitching need to be returned for replacement.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 16169 |
| Date reported | May 19, 2016 |
| Date initiated | May 19, 2016 |
| Recalling firm | Black Diamond Equipment Ltd., of Salt Lake City, Utah |
| Affected scope | About 100 |
| 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 via ferrata climbing sets, inspect the lanyards for the orange safety stitch…
- Check the recall number (16169) 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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