CPSC recall 16168
Black Diamond Camalot climbing devices
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2016-05-24
On 2016-05-24 the CPSC announced a recall of Black Diamond Camalot climbing devices by Black Diamond Equipment, citing the camming devices can come apart during use and fail, posing a fall hazard to the consumer.
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 16168 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2016-05-19 |
| Published | 2016-05-24 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Black Diamond Equipment |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Black Diamond Camalot climbing devices | 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.
Reason
The camming devices can come apart during use and fail, posing a fall hazard to the consumer.
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-Camming-Climbing-Devices
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