CPSC recall 16130
Black Diamond Carabiners for Climbing
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2016-04-06
On 2016-04-06 the CPSC announced a recall of Black Diamond Carabiners for Climbing by Black Diamond Equipment, citing the carabiner can unexpectedly open and allow the rope to become detached, posing a risk of injury or death to climbers from a fall.
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 16130 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2016-03-30 |
| Published | 2016-04-06 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Black Diamond Equipment |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Black Diamond Carabiners for Climbing | This recall involves 16 models of Black Diamond brand carabiners with manufacturing date codes between 4350 and 6018. "Black Diamond" or the Black Diamond logo is printed on the front of the carabiners. The manufacturing date code is printed on the side of the carabiners. All carabiner colors are included in the recall. They were sold individually or as part of a climbing gear set. The following carabiners are included in the recall: MINI PEARABINER SCREWGATE, POSITRON BENT CARABINER, OVAL CARABINER, NITRON STRAIGHT CARABINER, OVALWIRE CARABINER, NITRON BENT CARABINER, LIGHT D CARABINER, NEUTRINO CARABINER, HOTWIRE CARABINER, POSITRON SCREWGATE CARABINER, OZ CARABINER, NITRON SCREWGATE CARABINER, HOODWIRE CARABINER, ROCKLOCK SCREWGATE CARABINER, POSITRON STRAIGHT CARABINER VAPORLOCK SCREWGATE CARABINER
Reason
The carabiner can unexpectedly open and allow the rope to become detached, posing a risk of injury or death to climbers from a fall.
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: unknown.
Source
Official record: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/Black-Diamond-Recalls-to-Inspect-Carabiners
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