Black Diamond Recalls to Inspect Carabiners Due to Fall Hazard
Posted: April 2, 2016 Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: Black Diamond, Black Diamond Equipment, Carabiner, Consumer Product Safety Council, CPSC, Recall, Rock climbing Leave a commentName of Product: Black Diamond Carabiners for Climbing
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Black-Diamond-Recalls-to-Inspect-Carabiners/
Recall Summary
Hazard: The carabiner can unexpectedly open and allow the rope to become detached, posing a risk of injury or death to climbers from a fall.
Remedy: Replace
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled carabineers and contact Black Diamond for instructions on inspecting and returning the product for a free replacement. Instructions are also available on the firm’s website.
Consumer Contact: Black Diamond at 800-755-5552 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday or online at http://blackdiamondequipment.com and click on “Recall for Inspection: Carabiner & Quickdraws” for more information on inspecting the product. Consumers can also email the firm at warranty@bdel.com.
Recall Details
Photos Available At http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Black-Diamond-Recalls-to-Inspect-Carabiners/
Units: About 1.16 million (in addition, 81,000 were sold in Canada)
Description: This recall involves 16 models of Black Diamond brand carabiners with manufacturing date codes between 4350 and 6018. “Black Diamond” or the Black Diamond logo is printed on the front of the carabiners. The manufacturing date code is printed on the side of the carabiners. All carabiner colors are included in the recall. They were sold individually or as part of a climbing gear set. The following carabiners are included in the recall.
Black Diamond carabiners sold individually |
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Carabiner Name |
Carabiner Name |
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MINI PEARABINER SCREWGATE |
POSITRON BENT CARABINER |
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OVAL CARABINER |
NITRON STRAIGHT CARABINER |
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OVALWIRE CARABINER |
NITRON BENT CARABINER |
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LIGHT D CARABINER |
NEUTRINO CARABINER |
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HOTWIRE CARABINER |
POSITRON SCREWGATE CARABINER |
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OZ CARABINER |
NITRON SCREWGATE CARABINER |
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HOODWIRE CARABINER |
ROCKLOCK SCREWGATE CARABINER |
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POSITRON STRAIGHT CARABINER |
VAPORLOCK SCREWGATE CARABINER |
Black Diamond carabiners sold as a set or in combination with other products |
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Product Name |
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Included Carabiner(s) |
FREEWIRE QUICKDRAW- 12cm |
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HOTWIRE CARABINER (2) |
FREEWIRE QUICKDRAW- 18cm |
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HOTWIRE CARABINER (2) |
POSIWIRE QUICKDRAW- 12cm |
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POSITRON STRAIGHT CARABINER (2), HOTWIRE CARABINER (2) |
POSIWIRE QUICKDRAW- 18cm |
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POSITRON STRAIGHT CARABINER (2), HOTWIRE CARABINER (2) |
POSITRON QUICKDRAW- 18cm |
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POSITRON STRAIGHT CARABINER (2), POSITRON BENT CARABINER (2) |
POSITRON QUICKDRAW- 12cm |
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POSITRON STRAIGHT CARABINER (2), POSITRON BENT CARABINER (2) |
POSITRON QUICKPACK |
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POSITRON STRAIGHT CARABINER (6), POSITRON BENT CARABINER (6) |
POSIWIRE QUICKPACK |
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POSITRON STRAIGHT CARABINER (6), POSITRON BENT CARABINER (6) |
FREEWIRE QUICKPACK 12cm |
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HOTWIRE CARABINER (12) |
FREEWIRE QUICKPACK 18cm |
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HOTWIRE CARABINER (12) |
POSITRON QUICKPACK 12cm |
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POSITRON STRAIGHT CARABINER (6), POSITRON BENT CARABINER (6) |
POSITRON QUICKPACK 18cm |
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POSITRON STRAIGHT CARABINER (6), POSITRON BENT CARABINER (6) |
POSIWIRE QUICKPACK 12cm |
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POSITRON STRAIGHT CARABINER (6), HOTWIRE CARABINER (6) |
POSIWIRE QUICKPACK 18cm |
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POSITRON STRAIGHT CARABINER (6), HOTWIRE CARABINER (6) |
NEUTRINO RACKPACK |
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NEUTRINO CARABINER (6) |
HOTWIRE RACKPACK |
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HOTWIRE CARABINER (6) |
HOTWIRE 3 PACK |
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HOTWIRE CARABINER (3) |
POSITRON SCREWGATE 3 PACK |
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POSITRON SCREWGATE CARABINER (3) |
OVAL 3 PACK |
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OVAL CARABINER (3) |
WIRED HEX SET #4-10 |
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OVALWIRE CARABINER (1) |
STOPPER SET #4-13 |
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OVALWIRE CARABINER (1) |
BIG AIR PACKAGE |
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ROCKLOCK SCREWGATE CARABINER (1) |
BIG AIR XP PACKAGE |
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MINI PEARABINER SCREWGATE (1) |
MOMENTUM DS COMBO |
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ROCKLOCK SCREWGATE CARABINER (1) |
MOMENTUM HARNESS PACKAGE |
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ROCKLOCK SCREWGATE CARABINER (1) |
PRIMROSE HARNESS PACKAGE |
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ROCKLOCK SCREWGATE CARABINER (1) |
Incidents/Injuries: None reported
Sold at: Eastern Mountain Sports, The Gear Coop, Hansen Mountaineering, REI and other specialty outdoor stores nationwide and online at Backcountry.com, BlackDiamond.com and Bouldering.com from December 2014 to January 2016 for between $6 and $15.
Importer/Distributor: Black Diamond Equipment Ltd., of Salt Lake City, Utah
Manufactured in: U.S.
Retailers: If you are a retailer of a recalled product you have a duty to notify your customers of a recall. If you can, email your clients or include the recall information in your next marketing communication to your clients. Post any Recall Poster at your stores and contact the manufacturer to determine how you will handle any recalls.
For more information on this see:
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Black Diamond Recalls Nylon Runners Due to Fall Hazard
Posted: April 1, 2016 Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: Black Diamond, Black Diamond Equipment, Consumer Product Safety Council, CPSC, Nylon Runners, Recall, Runners Leave a commentName of Product: Nylon Runners
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Black-Diamond-Recalls-Nylon-Runners/
Recall Summary
Hazard: A nylon runner with a tape splice (two cut ends joined by masking tape) will fail in normal use, posing a risk of death or injury due to a fall.
Remedy: Replace
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled nylon runners, inspect for the presence of a tape splice and contact Black Diamond for instructions on obtaining a free replacement nylon runner.
Consumer Contact: Black Diamond at 800-775-5552 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday or online at http://blackdiamondequipment.com and click on “Recall for Inspection: Nylon Runners” for more information. Consumers can also email the firm at warranty@bdel.com.
Recall Details
Photos Available At http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Black-Diamond-Recalls-Nylon-Runners/
Units: About 185,000 (in addition, 23,600 were sold in Canada)
Description: This recall involves Black Diamond 18 mm wide nylon runners that are 60 cm/24 inch or 120 cm/48 inches long that have a tape splice (two cut ends joined by masking tape). The nylon runners were sold in red, blue, gold, green, gray and purple. “CE 0333” and 2014 or 2015 are printed on the sewn-in label.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported
Sold at: Eastern Mountain Sports, Hansen Mountaineering, The Gear Coop, Peak Experiences Inc., REI and other specialty outdoor stores nationwide and online at Backcountry.com and BlackDiamond.com from January 2014 through February 2016 for between $5 and $9.
Importer/Distributor: Black Diamond Ltd., of Salt Lake City, Utah
Manufactured in: China
Retailers: If you are a retailer of a recalled product you have a duty to notify your customers of a recall. If you can, email your clients or include the recall information in your next marketing communication to your clients. Post any Recall Poster at your stores and contact the manufacturer to determine how you will handle any recalls.
For more information on this see:
For Retailers
Recalls Call for Retailer Action
Combination of a Products Liability statute, an Expert Witness Report that was just not direct enough and odd facts holds a retailer liable as manufacture for product defect.
Product Liability takes a different turn. You must pay attention, just not rely on the CPSC.
Retailer has no duty to fit or instruct on fitting bicycle helmet
Summary Judgment granted for bicycle manufacturer and retailer on a breach of warranty and product liability claim.
For Manufacturers
The legal relationship created between manufactures and US consumers
What do you think? Leave a comment.
If you like this let your friends know or post it on FB, Twitter or LinkedIn
Author: Outdoor Recreation Insurance, Risk Management and Law
Copyright 2016 Recreation Law (720) Edit Law
Email: Rec-law@recreation-law.com
Google+: +Recreation
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