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

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 16-168

Date: May 19, 2016

Product Name: Black Diamond Camalot climbing devices

Recall Description:

The camming devices can come apart during use and fail.

Hazard Description:

The camming devices can come apart during use and fail, posing a fall hazard to the consumer.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Replace

Units: About 45,500 (in addition, 5,700 units were sold in Canada)

Incidents:

None reported

Sold At:

  Eastern Mountain Sports, Gear Express, Mountain Gear, REI and other specialty outdoor recreation stores nationwide and online at BackCountry.com and BlackDiamond.com for between $65 and $130.

Manufactured In:

U.S.