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Black Diamond Recalls Climbing Ascenders Due to Fall Hazard is CPSC recall #16164, announced on May 19, 2016. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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. The remedy is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ascenders and contact black diamond for instructions on inspecting and returning the product for a free replacement. instructions for inspection are also available at https://warranty.bdel.com/indexrecall/landing. only those ascenders having an unformed rivet need to be returned for replacement.. Affected brand: Black Diamond Equipment Ltd..
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.
Affected products
Black Diamond Index Ascenders for climbing
Recalled brands
Black Diamond Equipment Ltd.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ascenders and contact Black Diamond for instructions on inspecting and returning the product for a free replacement. Instructions for inspection are also available at https://warranty.bdel.com/IndexRecall/Landing. Only those ascenders having an unformed rivet need to be returned for replacement.
Recall date
May 19, 2016
CPSC recall #16164 covers Black Diamond Recalls Climbing Ascenders Due to Fall Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on May 19, 2016. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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.
The CPSC remedy for recall #16164 is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ascenders and contact black diamond for instructions on inspecting and returning the product for a free replacement. instructions for inspection are also available at https://warranty.bdel.com/indexrecall/landing. only those ascenders having an unformed rivet need to be returned for replacement.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.
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The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/Black-Diamond-Recalls-Climbing-Ascenders. RecallDocket links to it from this page.
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