Black Diamond Recalls Climbing Ascenders Due to Fall Hazard
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 16-164 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- May 19, 2016
- Brand
- Black Diamond
- Category
- Sports, bikes and outdoor
- Products
- Black Diamond Index Ascenders for climbing
- Hazard
- Fall Hazard
- Hazard type
- Falls and tip-overs
- Remedy
- Replace
- Units
- About 2,800 (in addition, 300 were sold in Canada)
- Made in
- United States
- Last updated by CPSC
- May 24, 2016
What was recalled
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.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Black Diamond Index Ascenders for climbing · About 2,800 (in addition, 300 were sold in Canada) units
Photos from the recall notice
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Eastern Mountain Sports, Moosejaw Mountaineering, Outdoors Inc., REI, Sport Chalet, and other specialty outdoor stores nationwide and online at Backcountry.com and BlackDiamond.com and for about $80.; Black Diamond Equipment 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, email at recall@bdel.com or online a http://blackdiamondequipment.com and click on "SAFETY NOTICES: Recall for Inspection" for more information.
Recall history and context
Black Diamond appears in 7 CPSC recalls on record. See all Black Diamond 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?
Black Diamond Index Ascenders for climbing (About 2,800 (in addition, 300 were sold in Canada) units). This recall involves Black Diamond brand Index Ascenders (left and right versions) used as rope clamps for rock climbing and mountaineering.
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 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.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on May 24, 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.