Wiregate Carabiners, Solid Gate Carabiners, Locking Screwgate Carabiners
Injuries Hobby/sports equipment Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/0333/16 |
| Brand | Black Diamond |
| Category | Hobby/sports equipment |
| Risk Type | Injuries |
| Notifying Country | Austria |
| Country of Origin | United States |
| Model Number | Locking Screwgate Carabiners: Rocklock Screwgate, Positron Screwgate, Mini Pear Biner Screwgate, Vaporlock Screwgate, Nitron Screwgate., Solid Gate Carabiners: Positron, Nitron, "D", Oval., Wiregate Carabiners: Hotwire, Oz, Neutrino, Ovalwire , Hoodwire. |
| Published | 18 March 2016 |
Risk Description
null A defect in the gate of the carabiner could cause the carabiner to fail or function incorrectly. As a consequence, the user could fall from a height. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Personal Protective Equipment Directive.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 03/02/2016
Product Description
Carabiner / quickdraw used for climbing to protect against falls from a height.