Black Diamond Carabiners for Climbing

CPSC Recall #16-130 — March 30, 2016

Recall #16-130 Date: March 30, 2016 Remedy: Replace

Product

Black Diamond Carabiners for Climbing

Description

The carabiner can unexpectedly open and allow the rope to become detached, posing a risk of injury or death to climbers from a fall. 

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.

Incidents / 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.

Units Affected

About 1.16 million (in addition, 81,000 were sold in Canada)

Sold At

Eastern Mountain Sports, The Gear Coop, Hansen Mountaineering, REI and other specialty outdoor stores nationwide and online at Backcountry.com, BlackDiamond.com and Bouldering.com from December 2014 to January 2016 for between $6 and $15.

Importer

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

Manufactured In

U.S.