CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

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.
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • May 19, 2016

Black Diamond Recalls Via Ferrata Climbing Equipment Due to Fall Hazard

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.

Required Consumer Action

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled via ferrata climbing sets, inspect the lanyards for the orange safety stitching, then contact Black Diamond for a replacement instructions. Instructions for inspection are also available at https://warranty.bdel.com/ViaFerrataRecall/Landing. Only those sets that lack the safety stitching need to be returned for replacement.

Contact Information

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 "Safety Notices" for more information. Consumers can also email the firm at recall@bdel.com.

Recall Details

Sold At
Camp Saver, Gear Saver Inc., The Gear Coop and other specialty outdoor stores nationwide and online at BlackDiamond.com for between $90 and $110.
Injuries
None reported
Remedy
Replace
Recall Number
16169

Product Information

Product Name
Black Diamond via ferrata climbing sets
Product Type
Mountain Climbing
Number of Units
About 100
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

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Contact Manufacturer

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

Phone 800-775-5552
Website blackdiamondequipment.com
Full Contact Information

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 "Safety Notices" for more information. Consumers can also email the firm at recall@bdel.com.