Black Diamond Recalls Camming Climbing Devices Due to Fall Hazard

Recalled May 19, 2016 · CPSC recall 16168 · Black Diamond

Hazard

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

Remedy

Replace

Units

About 45,500 (in addition, 5,700 units were sold in Canada)

Incidents / injuries

None reported

Description

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.

What to 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.

Contact

Black Diamond at 877-775-5552 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday or online at http://blackdiamondequipment.com and click on "Safety Notices" for more information. Consumers can also email the firm at [email protected].

Product

Black Diamond Camalot climbing devices

Imported by

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

Distributed by

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

Retailers

Eastern Mountain Sports, Gear Express, Mountain Gear, REI and other specialty outdoor recreation stores nationwide and online at BackCountry.com and BlackDiamond.com for between $65 and $130.

Made in

United States

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →