Black Diamond Recalls Nylon Runners Due to Fall Hazard
Nylon Runners
Date of Recall
2016-03-30CPSC Release Number
16-132Manufactured In
ChinaUnits
About 185,000 (in addition, 23,600 were sold in Canada)Manufacturer
Black Diamond Ltd., of Salt Lake City, UtahSold By
Eastern Mountain Sports, Hansen Mountaineering, The Gear Coop, Peak Experiences Inc., REI and other specialty outdoor stores nationwide and online at Backcountry.com and BlackDiamond.com from January 2014 through February 2016 for between $5 and $9.Problem/Hazard
A nylon runner with a tape splice (two cut ends joined by masking tape) will fail in normal use, posing a risk of death or injury due to a fall.Injuries/Incidents
None reportedDescription
This recall involves Black Diamond 18 mm wide nylon runners that are 60 cm/24 inch or 120 cm/48 inches long that have a tape splice (two cut ends joined by masking tape). The nylon runners were sold in red, blue, gold, green, gray and purple. "CE 0333" and 2014 or 2015 are printed on the sewn-in label.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled nylon runners, inspect for the presence of a tape splice and contact Black Diamond for instructions on obtaining a free replacement nylon runner.Consumer Contact
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 "Recall for Inspection: Nylon Runners" for more information. Consumers can also email the firm at [email protected].Recall Comments
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