Black Diamond Carabiners for Climbing
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 [Learn More]
About 1.16 million (in addition, 81,000 were sold in Canada) units were affected by this recall.
Black Diamond Recalls to Inspect Carabiners Due to Fall Hazard
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Black Diamond Carabiners for Climbing Recall Information
| Country of Origin | United States |
| Recall Date | 03/30/2016 |
| Recall ID | 6687 |
| Recall Number | 16130 |
| Product Type | Mountain Climbing |
| 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. |
| Injuries | None reported |
| Remedy | 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. |
| Remedy Option | Replace |
| Contact | Black Diamond at 800-775-5552 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday or online at http://blackdiamondequipment.com and click on “Recall for Inspection: Carabiner & Quickdraws” for more information on inspecting the product. Consumers can also email the firm at [email protected]. |
| Last Updated | 04/06/2016 |
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