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Black Diamond Recalls Nylon Runners Due to Fall Hazard

Recall 16-132 · March 30, 2016 · Black Diamond

What to doConsumers 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.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
16-132 (CPSC)
Recall date
March 30, 2016
Brand
Black Diamond
Category
Other consumer products
Products
Nylon Runners
Hazard
Fall Hazard
Hazard type
Laceration and cutsFalls and tip-overs
Remedy
Replace
Units
About 185,000 (in addition, 23,600 were sold in Canada)
Made in
China
Last updated by CPSC
April 6, 2016

What was recalled

This recall involves Black Diamond 18 mm wide nylon runners that are 60 cm/24 inches 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.

Is my product affected?

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

  • Nylon Runners · About 185,000 (in addition, 23,600 were sold in Canada) units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: 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.; Black Diamond Ltd., of Salt Lake City, Utah.

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 history and context

Black Diamond appears in 7 CPSC recalls on record. See all Black Diamond recalls.

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 399 recalls in the other consumer products category, 68 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Nylon Runners (About 185,000 (in addition, 23,600 were sold in Canada) units). This recall involves Black Diamond 18 mm wide nylon runners that are 60 cm/24 inches or 120 cm/48 inches long that have a tape splice (two cut ends joined by masking tape).

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Fall Hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

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.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on April 6, 2016. 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.