Index
| Alert Number | A12/0594/16 |
| Brand | Black Diamond |
| Category | Hobby/sports equipment |
| Risk Type | Injuries |
| Notifying Country | Austria |
| Country of Origin | United States |
| Model Number | Right (model number 620003) and left (model number 620004) versions. |
| Published | 20 May 2016 |
Risk Description
null The rivets attaching the toothed cam to the ascender body may not have been fitted correctly. The cam and indeed the entire ascender may therefore become detached from the rope. There is also a risk that the rivets which attach the safety catch to the toothed cam have not been fitted correctly, thus increasing the risk that the ascender may become detached from the rope. If the ascender becomes detached from the rope, the user could fall from a height resulting in serious or fatal injury.The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment Directive.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 13/04/2016
Product Description
Climbing equipment: ascender