Black Diamond is issuing a massive recall on more than 1.16 million carabiners/quickdraws, and 185,000 nylon runners. This equipment is used for rock climbing, and thousands of climbers rely on this gear to ensure their safety. The carabiner can unexpectedly open and allow the rope to become detached, posing a risk of injury or death to climbers from a fall.

According to the Consumer Product Commission:

Black Diamond is recalling 16 models of carabiners with manufacturing date codes between 4350 and 6018. "Black Diamond" or the Black Diamond logo is printed on the front of the carabiners. The manufacturing date code is printed on the side of the carabiners. All carabiner colors are included in the recall. They were sold individually or as part of a climbing gear set.

You can view a list of the recalled carabiners on the Black Diamond website as well as photos.

In addition to the carabiners, Black Diamond is also recalling nylon runners with a tape splice (two cut ends joined by masking tape) which can fail in normal use, posing a risk of injury or death from a fall.

The Consumer Product Commission states:

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.

The carabiners/quickdraws were sold at Eastern Mountain Sports, The Gear Coop, Hansen Mountaineering, REI and other specialty outdoor stores nationwide and online at Backcountry.com, BlackDiamond.com and Bouldering.com from December 2014 to January 2016 for between $6 and $15.

The nylon runners were sold at 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.

If you own any of this equipment you should immediately stop using it and contact Black Diamond directly for a replacement. They can be reached at 800-775-5552 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday or via email at warranty@bdel.com.

Source: Consumer Product Commission - Carabiner recall/Nylon runner recall

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