Black Diamond Index Ascenders for climbing
CPSC Recall #16-164 — May 19, 2016
Product
Black Diamond Index Ascenders for climbing
Description
"The Index Ascenders’ rivet holding the toothed cam can release, allowing the Ascender to slide on the rope or become detached from the rope, posing a risk of injury or death to climbers from a fall."
Hazard
The Index Ascenders’ rivet holding the toothed cam can release, allowing the Ascender to slide on the rope or become detached from the rope, posing a risk of injury or death to climbers from a fall.
Incidents / Injuries
None reported
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ascenders and contact Black Diamond for instructions on inspecting and returning the product for a free replacement. Instructions for inspection are also available at https://warranty.bdel.com/IndexRecall/Landing. Only those ascenders having an unformed rivet need to be returned for replacement.
Units Affected
About 2,800 (in addition, 300 were sold in Canada)
Sold At
"Eastern Mountain Sports, Moosejaw Mountaineering, Outdoors Inc., REI, Sport Chalet, and other specialty outdoor stores nationwide and online at Backcountry.com and BlackDiamond.com and for about $80. "
Importer
Black Diamond Equipment Ltd., of Salt Lake City, Utah
Manufactured In
U.S.