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Black Diamond Recalls Black Diamond Brand Nylon Runners
- Starting date:
- March 31, 2016
- Posting date:
- March 31, 2016
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Sports/Fitness
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Product Safety
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-57734
Joint recall with Health Canada, the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (US CPSC) and Black Diamond Equipment, Ltd.
Affected products
Black Diamond Brand Nylon Runners
Product description
This recall involves a Black Diamond Brand Nylon Runners, 60 cm and 120 cm lengths, style # 380060 & #380061, manufactured in 2014 & 2015. 18 mm Nylon Runners were manufactured in the following colors: Gray, Purple, Green, Red, Gold and Blue.
| STYLE NUMBER | SKU | DESCRIPTION | YEAR MARKING | UPC/EAN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 380060 | BD3800600000ALL1 | 18 mm Nylon Runner 60 cm | 2014 | 793661005582 |
| 380060 | BD3800600000ALL1 | 18 mm Nylon Runner 60 cm | 2015 | 793661005582 |
| 380061 | BD3800610000ALL1 | 18 mm Nylon Runner 120 cm | 2014 | 793661124986 |
| 380061 | BD3800610000ALL1 | 18 mm Nylon Runner 120 cm | 2015 | 793661124986 |
Only the above Style Numbers having the year markings 2014 & 2015, and the CE number 0333 are included in the recall. The year markings and CE marking are found on the sewn-in labels on each runner.
Hazard identified
These nylon runners may have been manufactured with a tape splice connecting parts of the runners together. The tape splice will fail during use posing a risk of death or injury due to a fall.
Number sold
Approximately 23,600 units were distributed in Canada (185,000 units were sold in the United States). No reports of injuries have been received in Canada or in the United States.
Time period sold
January 2014 to February 5, 2016.
Place of origin
Manufactured in China.
Companies
- Manufacturer
-
Black Diamond Equipment Ltd.
Salt Lake City
Utah
UNITED STATES
- Distributor
-
Various retailers across Canada
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What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact Black Diamond at 1-800-775-5552 or visit the site for further direction on having product inspected by Black Diamond for this hazard, or for further directions regarding inspection by place-of-purchase personnel or self-inspection.
Consumers can also email the firm at warranty@bdel.com.
Black Diamond will replace any improperly manufactured units.
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.