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Fall / CollapseMay 19, 2016CPSC #16169

Black Diamond Recalls Via Ferrata Climbing Equipment Due to Fall Hazard

Product
Mountain Climbing
Units affected
100
Remedy
replacement

What was recalled

This recall involves Black Diamond Easy Rider and Iron Cruiser via ferrata climbing sets with manufacturing codes between 5293 and 5350. The manufacturing code is located on a sewn-in fabric label located inside the zippered cover. "Easy Rider" or "Iron Cruiser" and "Black Diamond" are printed on the black nylon cover.

Hazard

Climbing sets sold without the orange safety stitching on the lanyards can allow the ends to unexpectedly detach, posing a risk of injury or death to climbers from a fall.

Injuries

None reported

Made in

United States

Where it was sold

  • Camp Saver, Gear Saver Inc., The Gear Coop and other specialty outdoor stores nationwide and online at BlackDiamond.com for between $90 and $110.

Photos

Black Diamond Easy Rider via ferrata setLocation of manufacturing code on Black Diamond via ferrata setOrange safety stitching on Black Diamond Easy Rider and Iron Cruiser via ferrata set
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