Black Diamond Camalot climbing devices recalled over fall hazard

Recall date

May 19, 2016

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

Black Diamond Recalls Camming Climbing Devices Due to Fall Hazard

Recall number

16168

Sold / distributed

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.

Why it was recalled

The camming devices can come apart during use and fail, posing a fall hazard to the consumer.

What was recalled

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.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled camming devices and contact Black Diamond for inspection and replacement instructions. Instructions for inspection are also available at https://warranty.bdel.com/CamalotRecall/Landing. Only those camming devices that have unformed axle ends are included in the recall.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.