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Fall / CollapseMay 19, 2016CPSC #16168

Black Diamond Recalls Camming Climbing Devices Due to Fall Hazard

Product
Mountain Climbing
Units affected
45,500
Remedy
replacement

What was recalled

This recall involves all sizes of Black Diamond Camalot and Camalot Ultralight camming devices. The climbing devices are used to secure ropes while rock climbing. The Camalots were sold in sizes 0.3 to 6 and have manufacturing codes from 5133 to 6067. The Camalot Ultralights were sold in sizes 0.4 to 4 and have manufacturing codes from 5309 to 6061. Manufacturing codes are printed on the underside of the cams.

Hazard

The camming devices can come apart during use and fail, posing a fall hazard to the consumer.

Injuries

None reported

Made in

United States

Where it was sold

  • Eastern Mountain Sports, Gear Express, Mountain Gear, REI and other specialty outdoor recreation stores nationwide and online at BackCountry.com and BlackDiamond.com for between $65 and $130.

Photos

Camalots, Sizes 0.3 thru 6Camalot Ultralights, Sizes 0.4 thru 4
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