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Black Diamond Recalls Camming Climbing Devices Due to Fall Hazard

Date: May 19, 2016
Company: Black Diamond Equipment Ltd., of Salt Lake City, Utah
Status: Ongoing
Source: CPSC

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled camming devices and contact Black Diamond for inspection and replacement instructions. Instructions for inspection are also available at https://warranty.bdel.com/CamalotRecall/Landing. Only those camming devices that have unformed axle ends are included in the recall. Options: Replace

Affected Products

This recall involves all sizes of Black Diamond Camalot and Camalot Ultralight camming devices. The climbing devices are used to secure ropes while rock climbing. The Camalots were sold in sizes 0.3 to 6 and have manufacturing codes from 5133 to 6067. The Camalot Ultralights were sold in sizes 0.4 to 4 and have manufacturing codes from 5309 to 6061. Manufacturing codes are printed on the underside of the cams.

Why Was This Recalled?

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

Where Was This Sold?

Distribution information not available.

About Black Diamond Equipment Ltd., of Salt Lake City, Utah

Black Diamond Equipment Ltd., of Salt Lake City, Utah has 6 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the CPSC. Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report