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CPSCRecalled May 19, 2016 · #16168

Black Diamond Recalls Camming Climbing Devices Due to Fall Hazard

Hazard

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

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Description

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.

Product details

Product
Black Diamond Camalot climbing devices
Type
Mountain Climbing
Manufacturer
Not specified
Model numbers
UPCs
Sold at
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.
Made in
United States

What you should do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled camming devices and contact Black Diamond for inspection and replacement instructions. Instructions for inspection are also available at https://warranty.bdel.com/CamalotRecall/Landing. Only those camming devices that have unformed axle ends are included in the recall.

View the official CPSC notice