Black Diamond Recalls Camming Climbing Devices Due to Fall Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2016-05-19 · 16168
Hazards
The camming devices can come apart during use and fail, posing a fall hazard to the consumer.
Recall
Number
16168
Date
2016-05-19
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Black Diamond Camalot climbing devices
Remedies
Options
Replace
Companies
Retailer(s)
Eastern Mountain Sports, Gear Express, Mountain Gear, REI and other specialty outdoor recreation stores nationwide and online at BackCountry.com and BlackDiamond.com for between $65 and $130.
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 all sizes of Black Diamond Camalot and Camalot Ultralight camming devices. The climbing devices are used to secure ropes while rock climbing. The Camalots were sold in sizes 0.3 to 6 and have manufacturing codes from 5133 to 6067. The Camalot Ultralights were sold in sizes 0.4 to 4 and have manufacturing codes from 5309 to 6061. Manufacturing codes are printed on the underside of the cams.