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Black Diamond Camalots and Camalot Ultralights camming devices — injuries risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskInjuriesMay 20, 2016
Photo from the official notice: Black Diamond Camalots and Camalot Ultralights camming devices — injuries risk
Photo from the official notice: Black Diamond Camalots and Camalot Ultralights camming devices — injuries risk

Photos from the official notice: EU Safety Gate (European Commission) · image rights

Hazard

In a very high percentage of the products, it is possible that the axles of the camming devices are not correctly riveted. This could result in the camming device not being fully resilient or falling apart when used. As a consequence, the climber could fall from a height and sustain serious or fatal injuries.The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment Directive.

Measures taken

  • Recall of the product from end users — Manufacturer (13/04/2016)

Product description

Spring-loaded camming devices used for rock climbing.

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and check the official notice for what the seller or authority advises (return, refund, repair or disposal). Measures listed here were reported by national authorities to the EU Safety Gate system.

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