CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

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

In Conjunction with
http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2016/58484r-eng.php
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • May 19, 2016

Black Diamond Recalls Camming Climbing Devices Due to Fall Hazard

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.

Required Consumer Action

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.

Contact Information

Black Diamond at 877-775-5552 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday or online at http://blackdiamondequipment.com and click on "Safety Notices" for more information. Consumers can also email the firm at recall@bdell.com.

Recall Details

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.
Injuries
None reported
Remedy
Replace
Recall Number
16168

Product Information

Product Name
Black Diamond Camalot climbing devices
Product Type
Mountain Climbing
Number of Units
About 45,500 (in addition, 5,700 units were sold in Canada)
Imported By
Black Diamond Equipment Ltd., of Salt Lake City, Utah
Distributed By
Black Diamond Equipment Ltd., of Salt Lake City, Utah
Manufactured In
United States

Register This Product

Contact Manufacturer

Use the contact information below to reach out about this recall:

Phone 877-775-5552
Full Contact Information

Black Diamond at 877-775-5552 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday or online at http://blackdiamondequipment.com and click on "Safety Notices" for more information. Consumers can also email the firm at recall@bdell.com.