CPSC Recall in 2016: Black Diamond Recalls Climbing Ascenders Due to Fall Hazard

Updated on March 25, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 16-164

Date: May 19, 2016

Product Name: Black Diamond Index Ascenders for climbing

Recall Description:

"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."

Hazard Description:

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.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Replace

Units: About 2,800 (in addition, 300 were sold in Canada)

Incidents:

None reported

Sold At:

"Eastern Mountain Sports, Moosejaw Mountaineering, Outdoors Inc., REI, Sport Chalet, and other specialty outdoor stores nationwide and online at Backcountry.com and BlackDiamond.com and for about $80. "

Manufactured In:

U.S.