Equipment Recalls

The following are climbing equipment recalls of which I am aware. It is not intended to be complete - there are recalls which are not listed here. Other places to look include Rescue Dynamics web site on the Important Notices & Equipment Recalls page, in climbing magazines such as "Rock and Ice" and "Climbing", and on the bulletin boards of your local shops.

I do not track or post details of recalls or notices - contact the manufacturer or a local climbing shop for the bottom line.

Trango #1 MaxCam - Spring 2006 (Recall)

Recall Notice #1 Max Cam Batch Numbers: 0605,0705

Trango has announced a recall on the #1 MaxCam batch numbers: 0605 and 0705 (color red). These cams were sold in 2005 and 2006. For instructions on how to return your #1 Max Cams and for more detailed information, please go to the Trango website.

Mammut/Barryvox Avalanche Transceivers - Fall 2004 (Recall)

Tension cracks may appear in the red plastic casing of some Mammut Barryvox Opto 3000 avalanche transceivers produced for the winter of 2004/05. Despite these cracks the device functions properly under normal circumstances. Only a small number of units from a specific case delivery is affected. Returned units will immediately be replaced and mailing costs will be refunded. Devices being recalled have serial numbers M0080000 - M0090419. The units came on the market in August 2004. The serial number can be found inside the battery compartment under the bar code. The US return address is Climb High Inc; 135 Northside Drive; Shelburne VT 05482. The phone is 800-451-5127.

Black Diamond Bionic Crampon - 2002/2003 (Recall)

In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Black Diamond Equipment, Ltd. voluntarily announced a return for inspection of a specific run of Bionic Crampons. The affected products, totalling about 150 units, were sold through Black Diamond dealers and the company's website between September 2002 and March 2003. The limited run can be identified by the four-digit date code stamped on the center strap (1360, 2235, and 2250). Bionic crampons with these date codes should be returned immediately to Black Diamond for inspection. According to the CPSC, the front rail of the affected crampons could be improperly heat-treated, and toe points could bend resulting in a malfunction of the crampon. BD has received at least 13 reports of crampon rails bending. No injuries were reported. The address is: Black Diamond Equipment, Ltd Warranty/Repair Center; 2084 East 3900 South; Salt Lake City, UT 84124

G3 Avalanche Probe Recall/Retrofit - 2002/2003 (Recall), pre-2002 (Advisory)

See http://www.genuineguidegear.com/avapro_recall.html or call G3 with inquiries at (866) 924-9048

Maxim 9.8mm and 10mm BiPattern Ropes - May 2000 to March 2003

Lot numbers ending with 341; pattern change may be off-center. Design tolerance is +/- 12". Structural integrity and durability is not an issue, but unsafe situations could result where the exact center of the rope is assumed. Check your rope by flaking it out on the ground, bending it at the pattern change, and pulling both sides through your hands evenly. If the difference at the ends is over 12" then you can call New England Ropes at 800-333-6679 for a return authorization. They will replace the rope with color possibly depending on availability.

Petzl SAXO AQUA E39 - Fall/Winter 2002

Recent testing has shown that gases emitted from defective batteries may cause a minor explosion, presenting a risk of injury. A gas absorber has now been incorporated to eliminate this risk. If you own a SAXO AQUA you should have an absorber installed as soon as possible. Call toll-free 877-807-3805 and either have an absorber sent to you or obtain a pre-paid return shipping label to have Petzl do it.

Life-Link Probes - February 1999

This issue affects a very small and isolated quantity of probes shipped prior to Jan 1 1999. Any probes shipped after that date should be considered first class product. The few problem probes may be either Probe265 or Probe300. Failure is possible at the ferrule in the black section due to a problem with inadequate glue originating at a material supplier. A Life-Link dealer should have information on this and can quickly test a probe to see if it one of those in question.

Misty Mountain Threadworks Harnesses - June 1998

A voluntary recall of about 5000 harnesses with a a Front Entry Sleeve System. Includes Aretes, Finesses, Quantums, and Cadillac Big Walls produced between August 1996 and Sept 1997. For the date of manufacture look on the warning label in the leg loop.
Contact: Misty Mountain Threadworks; 718 Burma Rd; Banner Elk, NC 28604; 704-963-6688; info@mistymountain.com

Charlet Moser Quasar Waterfall Picks - May 1998

A small batch may have a manufacturing defect causing bending in use. Check for batch stamp #1106 close to the top edge near the point which inserts into the tool head.
Contact: Charlet Moser/Wild Country USA, Inc; 230 East Conway Rd; Center Conway, NH 03813; 606-356-5590

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