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Black Diamond Equipment Recalls Whippet Ski Poles Due to Risk of Injury

Recall 15-028 · November 18, 2014 · Black Diamond Equipment

What to doConsumers should immediately stop using the recalled ski poles and contact Black Diamond to receive a free replacement for the upper shaft.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
15-028 (CPSC)
Recall date
November 18, 2014
Brand
Black Diamond Equipment
Category
Sports, bikes and outdoor
Products
Ski poles
Hazard
Risk of Injury
Remedy
Repair
Units
About 3,000.
Made in
Taiwan
Last updated by CPSC
January 6, 2015

What was recalled

This recall includes Black Diamond Whippet and Whippet Carbon ski poles manufactured May 2013 through January 2014. The Whippet is gray with two telescoping shafts and the Carbon Whippet is black with three telescoping shafts. The upper shaft of both models is made of aluminum and has a black and orange rubber handgrip with a built-in, stainless steel, serrated pick and a black nylon wrist strap with a an orange Black Diamond logo. "Black Diamond" and the Black Diamond logo are on the upper shaft of both models. The Whippet has an aluminum lower shaft with an orange and silver locking mechanism. "Whippet" and the logo are on the lower shaft. The middle and lower shafts of the Carbon Whippet are made of carbon fiber and have orange and silver locking mechanisms. "Carbon Whippet" and the logo are on the lower shaft. Both models have a 4-inch plastic powder basket on the lower shaft near the tip and graduation marks on the shafts to show the various lengths of the pole in centimeters. The Whippet can be extended from 99 centimeters (39 inches) to 142 centimeters (56 inches) long. The Carbon Whippet can be extended from 67.9 centimeters (26.75 inches) to 142 centimeters (56 inches) long. Recalled poles have picks with polished surfaces, a notch in the top of the pick and a date code between 13121 and 14015 etched on the pole. The date code can be found by removing the locking mechanism on the middle shaft of the Carbon Whippet and the lower shaft of the Whippet.

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • Ski poles · About 3,000. units

Photos from the recall notice

Black Diamond Whippet ski pole has two sections.
Black Diamond Whippet ski pole has two sections.
Black Diamond Carbon Whippet ski pole has three sections.
Black Diamond Carbon Whippet ski pole has three sections.
Recalled ski poles have a notch on the top of the pick.
Recalled ski poles have a notch on the top of the pick.
The date code is on pole underneath the locking mechanism.
The date code is on pole underneath the locking mechanism.

Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Major outdoor retailers globally from January 2014 to November 2014 for between about $100 for the Whippet and about $140 for the Carbon Whippet. The poles are sold individually.; Black Diamond Inc., of Salt Lake City.

Consumer contact

Black Diamond Equipment at (800) 775-5552 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday or online at www.blackdiamondequipment.com and select Customer Service at the top of the page then click on Product Recalls in the drop-down menu for more information.

Recall history and context

Black Diamond Equipment appears in 10 CPSC recalls on record. See all Black Diamond Equipment recalls.

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 451 recalls in the sports, bikes and outdoor category, 74 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Ski poles (About 3,000. units). This recall includes Black Diamond Whippet and Whippet Carbon ski poles manufactured May 2013 through January 2014.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Risk of Injury.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ski poles and contact Black Diamond to receive a free replacement for the upper shaft.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on January 6, 2015. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.