CPSC Recall in 2016: Black Diamond Recalls to Inspect Carabiners Due to Fall Hazard

Updated on March 25, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 16-130

Date: March 30, 2016

Product Name: Black Diamond Carabiners for Climbing

Recall Description:

The carabiner can unexpectedly open and allow the rope to become detached, posing a risk of injury or death to climbers from a fall. 

Hazard Description:

The carabiner can unexpectedly open and allow the rope to become detached, posing a risk of injury or death to climbers from a fall.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Replace

Units: About 1.16 million (in addition, 81,000 were sold in Canada)

Incidents:

None reported

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.

Manufactured In:

U.S.