Black Diamond Ascender Recall

[ladybird]

http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Black-Diamond-Recalls-Climbing-Ascenders/#.Vz8kKLSRoCg.facebook

Recall Summary
Name of product:
Black Diamond Index Ascenders for climbing

Hazard:
The Index Ascenders’ rivet holding the toothed cam can release, allowing the Ascender to slide on the rope or become detached from the rope, posing a risk of injury or death to climbers from a fall.

Remedy:
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Replace
Consumer Contact:


Black Diamond at 800-775-5552 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, email atrecall@bdel.com or online a http://blackdiamondequipment.com and click on “SAFETY NOTICES: Recall for Inspection” for more information.

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[Boomslang]

Junk junk junk....all black diamond is junk.

 

[ladybird]

Junk junk junk....all black diamond is junk.

agreed. Don't own it, just saw the recall and figured I'd pass it along.