Black Diamond is recalling about 100 Easy Rider and Iron Cruiser via ferrata climbing sets. These sets may have been manufactured without essential orange safety stitching on the lanyards. Without this stitching, the lanyard ends can unexpectedly detach while in use. The affected sets were sold at specialty outdoor stores like Camp Saver and Gear Coop, as well as online at BlackDiamond.com, between May 2015 and May 2016 for approximately $90 to $110. Black Diamond will provide a free replacement for any climbing set that is missing the required safety stitching.
The lack of orange safety stitching allows the ends of the lanyard to detach without warning. If this happens while a climber is on a via ferrata route, they could suffer a life-threatening fall from height.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled via ferrata climbing sets, inspect the lanyards for the orange safety stitching, then contact Black Diamond for a replacement instructions. Instructions for inspection are also available at https://warranty.bdel.com/ViaFerrataRecall/Landing. Only those sets that lack the safety stitching need to be returned for replacement.
Black Diamond Easy Rider via ferrata set
Location of manufacturing code on Black Diamond via ferrata set
Orange safety stitching on Black Diamond Easy Rider and Iron Cruiser via ferrata set
If you or a family member were harmed by this recalled product, you may have legal rights. Consider consulting a consumer protection attorney to understand your options for compensation.
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Sources: CPSC Notice · Raw API Response