Gear recalls and warnings

This page hosts links to current and past equipment recalls and warning notices from the BMC and manufacturers. Although we do our best to be comprehensive, we cannot guarantee that all recalls and warnings are included.

July 2020	Petzl low-stretch Kernmantle ropes
Feb 2015	Climbing Technology crampons recall
Feb 2015	Dangerous crampons warning
Jan 2015	ABS avalanche airbag recall
Dec 2013	Simond Rocky karabiners and quickdraws, Recall
Oct 2013	WC Rocks recall
Feb 2013	Via Ferrata sets multiple manufacturers recall
Dec 2012	WC Helium recall
Oct 2012	WC Ropeman 3 recall
June 2011	Edelrid Via Ferrata sets recall
June 2011	Petzl GriGri 2, Recall for replacement
May 2011	Petzl Scorpio lanyard, Safety Alert
March 2011	Fixe Snow Anchor, Recall
Feb 2011	DMM Dragon Cams size 4 & 5, Recall
Feb 2011	Counterfeit Petzl Equipment, Warning
Jan 2011	Petzl Nomic & Ergo Ice Tools, Information & Advice
Dec 2010	BD AvaLung Packs, Recall
Oct 2010	Optimus Nova & Nova+ Stoves, Recall
Aug 2010	DMM Dragon size 6, Recall
Nov 2009	Mammut Via Ferrata Sets, Advisory Notice
Jan 2009	Jetboil: Stove, Recall
April 2008	Camp: Tri-Cams, Advisory Notice
Sep 2007	Petzl Charlet: Sarken Crampon, Recall
May 2007	Troll: Ventura Harness, Advisory Notice
May 2007	Stubai: Tirol Crampons, Advisory Notice
June 2006	Petzl: William & Am'D Ball-lock, Recall
Jan 2006	CCH: Alien Cam Recall
Sep 2004	Wild Country: Helium Karabiner, Recall: Latest
April 2002	Troll: Flexifit Crampon, Recall
Mar 2002	BMC: Care and Maintenance Booklet, Update
Aug 2001	Troll: Helmet, Recall
Dec 2000	Black Diamond Halfdome Helmet
Oct 2000	Grivel Liberty Leash Wire failure
Aug 2000	Ocun Harness

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Ski-touring binding recall

05/12/2023

A product recall notice has been issued for ski touring bindings which present a risk of injury. The brands affected are Salomon, Atomic and Armada. Read on to find out more.
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Simond Edge rope recall

09/11/2023

Decathlon have issued a recall notice for the Simond Edge rope, the models affected are the 9mm x 80m and the 9mm x 100m. Users are requested to stop using any affected product and to return it to their nearest Decathlon store and be issued a refund.
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Guidance on gear recalls and safety warnings

13/01/2023

The safety of climbing equipment has never been better. The vast majority of modern climbing equipment is well-designed, rigorously assessed against industry standards and subject to robust quality management systems. On rare occasions equipment may fall short of these standards. Manufacturers have a range of options for dealing with this, depending on the cause and severity of the problem. This article explains the steps which can be taken to rectify issues with product safety. These problems could arise due to design, manufacture or quality assurance.
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