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Black Diamond Recalls Black Diamond Brand CamalotsTM and Black Diamond Camalot UltralightsTM
- Starting date:
- May 20, 2016
- Posting date:
- May 20, 2016
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Sports/Fitness
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Fall Hazard
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-58484
Joint recall with Health Canada, the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (US CPSC) and Black Diamond Equipment, Ltd.
Affected products
Black Diamond Brand Camalots™ and Black Diamond Camalot Ultralights™
Product description
This recall involves all sizes of Camalots™ (0.3 to #6) and all sizes of Camalot Untralights™ (.4 to #4) spring-loaded camming devices used by rock climbers to anchor themselves to the rock or to serve as intermediate anchor points while climbing.
| Style Number | Description | UPC | Date Codes | Manufacturing Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BD262103 | Camalot .3 | 793661081449 | 5133 to 6067 | May 18, 2015 to March 9, 2016 |
| BD262104 | Camalot .4 | 793661064343 | ||
| BD262105 | Camalot .5 | 793661064350 | ||
| BD262107 | Camalot .75 | 793661064367 | ||
| BD262110 | Camalot #1 | 793661064374 | ||
| BD262120 | Camalot #2 | 793661064381 | ||
| BD262130 | Camalot #3 | 793661064398 | ||
| BD262140 | Camalot #4 | 793661064404 | ||
| BD262150 | Camalot #5 | 793661064411 | ||
| BD262160 | Camalot #6 | 793661064428 | ||
| BD262164 | Camalot Ultralight .4 | 793661287162 | 5309 to 6061 | November 10, 2015 to March 4, 2016 |
| BD262165 | Camalot Ultralight .5 | 793661287179 | ||
| BD262167 | Camalot Ultralight .75 | 793661287186 | ||
| BD262171 | Camalot Ultralight #1 | 793661287193 | ||
| BD262172 | Camalot Ultralight #2 | 793661287209 | ||
| BD262173 | Camalot Ultralight #3 | 793661287216 | ||
| BD262174 | Camalot Ultralight #4 | 793661287223 |
For the Camalots™ only, date codes with an "A" are not within the scope of this recall.
The four- or five-digit date code is located on the bottom flat edge of one of the outside lobes of the Camalot™ or Camalot™ Ultralight.
Hazard identified
The axles connecting the cam lobes to the stem may not be properly formed. This could cause the device's strength to be compromised, and the unit could come apart during use. This could result in the potential for a user to be seriously or fatally injured as a result of a fall.
Neither Health Canada nor Black Diamond has received any reports of consumer incidents or injuries to Canadians related to the use of this product.
No reports of injury have been received in the United States.
Number sold
Approximately 5,700 units were sold in Canada, and approximately 67,000 units were distributed in the United States.
Time period sold
The recalled products were sold from May 18, 2015 to March 13, 2016.
Place of origin
Manufactured in the United States.
Companies
- Manufacturer
-
Black Diamond Equipment, Ltd.
Salt Lake City
Utah
UNITED STATES
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What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact Black Diamond to arrange for an inspection by Black Diamond or by place-of-purchase personnel, or directions for self-inspection. Black Diamond will replace any improperly manufactured units.
For more information, consumers may contact Black Diamond by telephone toll-free at 1-800-775-5552, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. MT, Monday through Friday or by email. Consumers may also visit Black Diamond's website and click on their press release "Camalot & Camalot Ultralight Safety Recall Notice".
Consumers may view the release by the US CPSC on the Commission's website.
Please note that the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits recalled products from being redistributed, sold or even given away in Canada.
Health Canada would like to remind Canadians to report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product or any other consumer product or cosmetic by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.
This recall is also posted on the OECD Global Portal on Product Recalls website. You can visit this site for more information on other international consumer product recalls.