Whippet Ski Pole
Injuries Hobby/sports equipment Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/0207/15 |
| Brand | Black Diamond |
| Category | Hobby/sports equipment |
| Risk Type | Injuries |
| Notifying Country | Germany |
| Country of Origin | United States |
| Model Number | a) Whippet Ski Pole,b) Carbon Whippet Ski Pole |
| Published | 20 February 2015 |
Risk Description
null Due to receiving an incorrect heat treatment during manufacture, the pick could break and fail to slow or stop users from sliding downhill on a snow or ice covered slope, resulting in injuries.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: UnknownType of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Ski pole with a stainless steel pick for ski mountaineering.