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1. Black Diamond Recalls to Inspect Carabiners Due to Fall Hazard
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Black-Diamond-Recalls-to-Inspect-Carabiners/
2. Toshiba Recalls Laptop Computer Battery Packs Due to Burn and Fire Hazards
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Toshiba-Recalls-Laptop-Computer-Battery-Packs/
3. Black Diamond Recalls Nylon Runners Due to Fall Hazard
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Black-Diamond-Recalls-Nylon-Runners/
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Recall Date: March 30, 2016
Recall Number: 16-130
Black Diamond Recalls to Inspect Carabiners Due to Fall Hazard
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Black-Diamond-Recalls-to-Inspect-Carabiners/
Recall Summary
Name of Product: Black Diamond Carabiners for Climbing
Hazard: The carabiner can unexpectedly open and allow the rope to become detached, posing a risk of injury or death to climbers from a fall.
Remedy: Replace
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled carabineers and contact Black Diamond for instructions on inspecting and returning the product for a free replacement. Instructions are also available on the firm’s website.
Consumer Contact: Black Diamond at 800-755-5552 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday or online at http://blackdiamondequipment.com and click on “Recall for Inspection: Carabiner & Quickdraws” for more information on inspecting the product. Consumers can also email the firm at warranty@bdel.com.
Recall Details
Photos Available At http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Black-Diamond-Recalls-to-Inspect-Carabiners/
Units: About 1.16 million (in addition, 81,000 were sold in Canada)
Description: This recall involves 16 models of Black Diamond brand carabiners with manufacturing date codes between 4350 and 6018. “Black Diamond” or the Black Diamond logo is printed on the front of the carabiners. The manufacturing date code is printed on the side of the carabiners. All carabiner colors are included in the recall. They were sold individually or as part of a climbing gear set. The following carabiners are included in the recall.
| Black Diamond carabiners sold individually | ||
| Carabiner Name | Carabiner Name | |
| MINI PEARABINER SCREWGATE | POSITRON BENT CARABINER | |
| OVAL CARABINER | NITRON STRAIGHT CARABINER | |
| OVALWIRE CARABINER | NITRON BENT CARABINER | |
| LIGHT D CARABINER | NEUTRINO CARABINER | |
| HOTWIRE CARABINER | POSITRON SCREWGATE CARABINER | |
| OZ CARABINER | NITRON SCREWGATE CARABINER | |
| HOODWIRE CARABINER | ROCKLOCK SCREWGATE CARABINER | |
| POSITRON STRAIGHT CARABINER | VAPORLOCK SCREWGATE CARABINER | |
| Black Diamond carabiners sold as a set or in combination with other products | ||
| Product Name | | Included Carabiner(s) |
| FREEWIRE QUICKDRAW- 12cm | | HOTWIRE CARABINER (2) |
| FREEWIRE QUICKDRAW- 18cm | | HOTWIRE CARABINER (2) |
| POSIWIRE QUICKDRAW- 12cm | | POSITRON STRAIGHT CARABINER (2), HOTWIRE CARABINER (2) |
| POSIWIRE QUICKDRAW- 18cm | | POSITRON STRAIGHT CARABINER (2), HOTWIRE CARABINER (2) |
| POSITRON QUICKDRAW- 18cm | | POSITRON STRAIGHT CARABINER (2), POSITRON BENT CARABINER (2) |
| POSITRON QUICKDRAW- 12cm | | POSITRON STRAIGHT CARABINER (2), POSITRON BENT CARABINER (2) |
| POSITRON QUICKPACK | | POSITRON STRAIGHT CARABINER (6), POSITRON BENT CARABINER (6) |
| POSIWIRE QUICKPACK | | POSITRON STRAIGHT CARABINER (6), POSITRON BENT CARABINER (6) |
| FREEWIRE QUICKPACK 12cm | | HOTWIRE CARABINER (12) |
| FREEWIRE QUICKPACK 18cm | | HOTWIRE CARABINER (12) |
| POSITRON QUICKPACK 12cm | | POSITRON STRAIGHT CARABINER (6), POSITRON BENT CARABINER (6) |
| POSITRON QUICKPACK 18cm | | POSITRON STRAIGHT CARABINER (6), POSITRON BENT CARABINER (6) |
| POSIWIRE QUICKPACK 12cm | | POSITRON STRAIGHT CARABINER (6), HOTWIRE CARABINER (6) |
| POSIWIRE QUICKPACK 18cm | | POSITRON STRAIGHT CARABINER (6), HOTWIRE CARABINER (6) |
| NEUTRINO RACKPACK | | NEUTRINO CARABINER (6) |
| HOTWIRE RACKPACK | | HOTWIRE CARABINER (6) |
| HOTWIRE 3 PACK | | HOTWIRE CARABINER (3) |
| POSITRON SCREWGATE 3 PACK | | POSITRON SCREWGATE CARABINER (3) |
| OVAL 3 PACK | | OVAL CARABINER (3) |
| WIRED HEX SET #4-10 | | OVALWIRE CARABINER (1) |
| STOPPER SET #4-13 | | OVALWIRE CARABINER (1) |
| BIG AIR PACKAGE | | ROCKLOCK SCREWGATE CARABINER (1) |
| BIG AIR XP PACKAGE | | MINI PEARABINER SCREWGATE (1) |
| MOMENTUM DS COMBO | | ROCKLOCK SCREWGATE CARABINER (1) |
| MOMENTUM HARNESS PACKAGE | | ROCKLOCK SCREWGATE CARABINER (1) |
| PRIMROSE HARNESS PACKAGE | | ROCKLOCK SCREWGATE CARABINER (1) |
Incidents/Injuries: None reported
Sold at: Eastern Mountain Sports, The Gear Coop, Hansen Mountaineering, REI and other specialty outdoor stores nationwide and online at Backcountry.com, BlackDiamond.com and Bouldering.com from December 2014 to January 2016 for between $6 and $15.
Importer/Distributor: Black Diamond Equipment Ltd., of Salt Lake City, Utah
Manufactured in: U.S.
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Recall Date: March 30, 2016
Recall Number: 16-131
Toshiba Recalls Laptop Computer Battery Packs Due to Burn and Fire Hazards
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Toshiba-Recalls-Laptop-Computer-Battery-Packs/
Recall Summary
Name of Product: Panasonic battery packs used in Toshiba laptop computers
Hazard: The lithium-ion battery packs can overheat, posing burn and fire hazards to consumers.
Remedy: Replace
Consumers should immediately go to the firm’s website and click on the battery pack utility link in the first shadowed box on the page. Consumers can also perform a manual check using the laptop and battery pack’s model, part and serial numbers. If it is part of the recall, consumers should power off the laptop, remove the battery and follow the instructions to obtain a free replacement battery pack. Until a replacement battery pack is received, consumers should use the laptop by plugging into AC power only.
Consumer Contact: Toshiba America Information Systems Inc. toll-free at 866-224-1346 any day between 5 a.m. and 11 p.m. PT, online at http://go.toshiba.com/battery or at www.us.toshiba.com and click on “Consumer Notices” under the Support heading at the bottom of the page.
Recall Details
Photos Available At http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Toshiba-Recalls-Laptop-Computer-Battery-Packs/
Units: About 91,000 (in addition, 10,000 were sold in Canada)
Description: This recall involves Panasonic lithium-ion battery packs installed in 39 models of Toshiba Portege, Satellite, and Tecra laptops. The battery packs were also sold separately and also installed by Toshiba as part of a repair. Battery packs included in this recall have part numbers that begin with G71C (G71C*******). Part numbers are printed on the battery pack. A complete list of battery pack part numbers included in this recall can be found on the firm’s website at http://go.toshiba.com/battery.
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received four reports of the battery packs overheating and melting. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Office Depot, Staples and other electronics stores nationwide, and online at Toshibadirect.com and other websites from June 2011 through January 2016 for between $500 and $1,000 for the laptop and between $70 and $130 for the battery pack.
Importer: Toshiba America Information Systems Inc., of Irvine, Calif.
Battery Pack Manufacturer: Panasonic, of Japan
Manufactured in: China and Japan
Note: Health Canada's press release is available at: http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2016/56952r-eng.php
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Recall Date: March 30, 2016
Recall Number: 16-132
Black Diamond Recalls Nylon Runners Due to Fall Hazard
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Black-Diamond-Recalls-Nylon-Runners/
Recall Summary
Name of Product: Nylon Runners
Hazard: A nylon runner with a tape splice (two cut ends joined by masking tape) will fail in normal use, posing a risk of death or injury due to a fall.
Remedy: Replace
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled nylon runners, inspect for the presence of a tape splice and contact Black Diamond for instructions on obtaining a free replacement nylon runner.
Consumer Contact: Black Diamond at 800-775-5552 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday or online at http://blackdiamondequipment.com and click on “Recall for Inspection: Nylon Runners” for more information. Consumers can also email the firm at warranty@bdel.com.
Recall Details
Photos Available At http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/Black-Diamond-Recalls-Nylon-Runners/
Units: About 185,000 (in addition, 23,600 were sold in Canada)
Description: This recall involves Black Diamond 18 mm wide nylon runners that are 60 cm/24 inch or 120 cm/48 inches long that have a tape splice (two cut ends joined by masking tape). The nylon runners were sold in red, blue, gold, green, gray and purple. “CE 0333” and 2014 or 2015 are printed on the sewn-in label.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported
Sold at: Eastern Mountain Sports, Hansen Mountaineering, The Gear Coop, Peak Experiences Inc., REI and other specialty outdoor stores nationwide and online at Backcountry.com and BlackDiamond.com from January 2014 through February 2016 for between $5 and $9.
Importer/Distributor: Black Diamond Ltd., of Salt Lake City, Utah
Manufactured in: China
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