Probably applies to sail boaters more than trawler types, but...
Attention all Stunt Riggers, Stunt Pullers, Stunt Performers & Stunt Coordinators
A joint recall with Health Canada, the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (US CPSC) and Black Diamond Equipment, Ltd. has been issued.
Product recall: Black Diamond brand carabiners and nylon runners:
http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2016/57728r-eng.php
What you should do:
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact Black Diamond at 1-800-775-5552 or visit firm's website for further direction on having product inspected by Black Diamond for this hazard, or for further directions regarding inspection by place-of-purchase personnel or self-inspection. Consumers can also email the firm. Black Diamond will replace any improperly manufactured units.
Attention all Stunt Riggers, Stunt Pullers, Stunt Performers & Stunt Coordinators
A joint recall with Health Canada, the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (US CPSC) and Black Diamond Equipment, Ltd. has been issued.
Product recall: Black Diamond brand carabiners and nylon runners:
- Black Diamond brand carabiners
The gate assembly on affected carabiners may not function correctly. This can result in a carabiner that provides lower-than-expected strength.
- Black Diamond brand nylon runners
These nylon runners may have been manufactured using a tape splice that connects parts of the runners together. The tape splice will fail during use.
http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2016/57728r-eng.php
What you should do:
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact Black Diamond at 1-800-775-5552 or visit firm's website for further direction on having product inspected by Black Diamond for this hazard, or for further directions regarding inspection by place-of-purchase personnel or self-inspection. Consumers can also email the firm. Black Diamond will replace any improperly manufactured units.