The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·16168·Announced 2016-05-19

Black Diamond Recalls Camalot Climbing Devices Due to Fall Hazard

Black Diamond is recalling approximately 45,500 Camalot and Camalot Ultralight climbing devices because they can come apart during use, posing a fall hazard.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (fall hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, which corresponds to a High severity score of 3 according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Black Diamond Equipment Ltd. is recalling approximately 45,500 Camalot and Camalot Ultralight camming devices. These devices are used to secure ropes while rock climbing. The recall includes Camalots in sizes 0.3 to 6 with manufacturing codes 5133 to 6067, and Camalot Ultralights in sizes 0.4 to 4 with manufacturing codes 5309 to 6061. The manufacturing codes are printed on the underside of the cams.

The recalled devices can come apart during use and fail, which poses a fall hazard to the consumer. No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall. The devices were sold for between $65 and $130 at Eastern Mountain Sports, Gear Express, Mountain Gear, REI, and other specialty outdoor recreation stores nationwide, as well as online at BackCountry.com and BlackDiamond.com.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled camming devices and contact Black Diamond for inspection and replacement instructions. Only camming devices with unformed axle ends are included in the recall. Consumers can contact Black Diamond at 877-775-5552 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, or online at blackdiamondequipment.com under "Safety Notices." Instructions for inspection are also available at warranty.bdel.com/CamalotRecall/Landing.

The recalled product

Product
Black Diamond Camalot climbing devices
Manufacturer
Black Diamond Equipment Ltd., of Salt Lake City, Utah
Category
Consumer Product — Climbing Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
45,500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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