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Black Diamond Recalls Camming Climbing Devices Due to Fall Hazard

  • Camalots, Sizes 0.3 thru 6
  • Camalot Ultralights, Sizes 0.4 thru 4
Name of Product:
Black Diamond Camalot climbing devices
Hazard:

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

Remedy:
Replace
Recall Date:
May 19, 2016
Units:
About 45,500 (in addition, 5,700 units were sold in Canada)
Consumer 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 recall@bdell.com.

Recall Details

Remedy:

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.

Incidents/Injuries:

None reported

Sold At:
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.
Importer(s):

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

Distributor(s):
Black Diamond Equipment Ltd., of Salt Lake City, Utah"
Manufactured In:
U.S.
Recall number:
16-168

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