Black Diamond Recalls Via Ferrata Climbing Equipment Due to Fall Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2016-05-19 · 16169
Hazards
Climbing sets sold without the orange safety stitching on the lanyards can allow the ends to unexpectedly detach, posing a risk of injury or death to climbers from a fall.
Recall
Number
16169
Date
2016-05-19
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Black Diamond via ferrata climbing sets
Remedies
Options
Replace
Companies
Retailer(s)
Camp Saver, Gear Saver Inc., The Gear Coop and other specialty outdoor stores nationwide and online at BlackDiamond.com for between $90 and $110.
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 Easy Rider and Iron Cruiser via ferrata climbing sets with manufacturing codes between 5293 and 5350. The manufacturing code is located on a sewn-in fabric label located inside the zippered cover. "Easy Rider" or "Iron Cruiser" and "Black Diamond" are printed on the black nylon cover.