Black Diamond · Recalled
Black Diamond Recalls Nylon Runners Due to Fall 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.
- Units
- About 185,000 (in addition, 23,600 were sold in Canada)
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $5–$9
- Remedy
- Replace
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Affected
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.
The file
- 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.
- Product type
- Mountain Climbing
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Black Diamond Ltd., of Salt Lake City, Utah
Incident log
None reported
What the notice says to do
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.
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 notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated MAR 30 2016; last revised APR 06 2016.
