Black Diamond Recalls Climbing Ascenders Due to Fall Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2016-05-19 · 16164
Hazards
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.
Recall
Number
16164
Date
2016-05-19
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Black Diamond Index Ascenders for climbing
Remedies
Options
Replace
Companies
Retailer(s)
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(s)
Black Diamond Equipment Ltd., of Salt Lake City, Utah
Distributor(s)
Black Diamond Equipment Ltd., of Salt Lake City, Utah
Country of manufacture
United States
Description
This recall involves Black Diamond brand Index Ascenders (left and right versions) used as rope clamps for rock climbing and mountaineering. The metal ascenders are orange, with a black and gray grip or silver with a black and gray grip. Index Ascenders with a manufacturing code from 4356 to 6015 are included in the recall. The manufacturing code is located on the frame of the ascenders. "Black Diamond" is imprinted on both sides of the handle.