Black Diamond via ferrata climbing sets
CPSC Recall #16-169 — May 19, 2016
Product
Black Diamond via ferrata climbing sets
Description
"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."
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.
Incidents / Injuries
None reported
Remedy
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.
Units Affected
About 100
Sold At
"Camp Saver, Gear Saver Inc., The Gear Coop and other specialty outdoor stores nationwide and online at BlackDiamond.com for between $90 and $110."
Importer
Black Diamond Equipment Ltd., of Salt Lake City, Utah
Manufactured In
U.S.A.