# Black Diamond Recalls Climbing Ascenders Due to Fall Hazard
> **CPSC recall** · 2016-05-19 · 16164 · 1 injuries reported
## Recall
- **Number:** 16164
- **Date:** 2016-05-19
- **Injuries reported:** 1
## Products

Black Diamond Index Ascenders for climbing

## 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.

## Remedies

Replace

## 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

## 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.

## Source
- [CPSC recall page](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/Black-Diamond-Recalls-Climbing-Ascenders)
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