Black Diamond has discovered one Camalot™ and two Camalot™ Ultralights that were improperly manufactured, and we are concerned that more may exist and may have been sold to consumers. We are undertaking this recall to make climbers aware of this risk and to ensure that any improperly manufactured Camalots™ and Camalots™ Ultralight are removed from use.

In a very small percentage of Camalot™ and Camalot™ Ultralights, the axles connecting the cam lobes to the stem may not be properly riveted. This could cause the device to not be full strength or to possibly come apart during use.

As of April 12, 2016, we have found one unit that was incorrectly riveted. No injuries have been reported.

As of April 12, 2016, we have found two units that were incorrectly riveted. No injuries have been reported.

Please refer to the letter to users for an explanation.

Please refer to the letter to users for an explanation.

The axle rivets hold the side plates in place and prevent the cam lobes from becoming detached.

We are initiating a formal recall, but, in this case, we need climbers and retail shops to visually inspect their Camalot™ and Camalot™ Ultralights and send back those that do not pass the inspection.

No injuries have been reported.

If you find that your Camalot™ or Camalot™ Ultralight fails inspection, we will replace it.

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Black Diamond is taking every step to ensure Camalot™ and Camalot™ Ultralights available on the market are not defective. If you have a doubt, follow the inspection procedures. Please refer to the letter to users more information.

Camalots™: Units manufactured between May 18, 2015 and March 9, 2016 are affected. Check the manufacturing code on the flat edge of one of the outside cam lobes. If the manufacturing code is between 5133 and 6067, then your Camalot™ is affected by this recall and needs to be inspected. If you cannot read the manufacturing code or are unsure whether or not your camming device is covered by the recall, please follow the inspection procedures outlined on the recall page.
Camalot™ Ultralights: Units manufactured between November 10, 2015 and March 4, 2016 are affected. Check the manufacturing code on the flat edge of one of the outside cam lobes. If the manufacturing code is between 5309 and 6061, then your Camalot™ Ultralight is within the scope of this recall and needs to be inspected. If you cannot read the manufacturing code or are unsure whether or not your camming device is covered by the recall, please follow the inspection procedures outlined on the recall page.

Camalots™: All sizes are within the scope of this recall: .3 to #6.
Camalot™ Ultralights: All sizes are within the scope of the recall: .4 to #4.

Camalots™: Manufacturing codes between 5133 and 6067 are included in the recall and must be inspected.
Camalot™ Ultralights: Manufacturing codes between 5309 and 6061 are included in the recall and must be inspected.

Click here and follow the inspection procedure to determine if your Camalot™ or Camalot™ Ultralights have a manufacturing code that falls within the scope of this recall.

Inspect the unit and follow the procedures outlined on the recall page to determine if your Camalot™ or Camalot™ Ultralight is OK to use.

Manufacturing codes are imprinted on the flat edge of one of the outside cam lobes. Refer to the photographs on the recall page.

Follow the inspection procedures outlined on the recall page. Contact Black Diamond if you are still unable to find the manufacturing code.

Follow the inspection procedures outlined on the recall page. Contact Black Diamond if you are still unable to find the manufacturing code.

Yes, if your Camalot™ or Camalot™ Ultralights fall within the scope of this recall. Even if your cams seem to be working fine, you should follow the inspection procedures outlined on the recall page.

Contact Black Diamond using the recall submission form.

You can visit the Rock Protection section of our website for further information and help finding your camming device. If you are still unsure, inspect your camming device following the inspection procedures outlined on the recall page.

Follow the inspection procedures outlined on the recall page. Look for the presence of a side plate on each side of the cam. Visually inspect all four axle ends for a flared, flattened end. Look carefully at both sides of the cam. If they look flared or flattened, and you can’t remove the cam lobes with your fingers, then your Camalot™ or Camalot™ Ultralight was correctly assembled.

Your Camalot™ or Camalot™ Ultralight is incorrectly assembled. Stop use immediately and return it to Black Diamond using the recall submission form.

Your Camalot™ or Camalot™ Ultralight is incorrectly assembled. Submit a recall claim using the recall submission form.

Stop use and inspect it according to the inspections procedures outlined on the recall page. If you determine that any of the axle ends are not properly formed, contact Black Diamond using the recall submission form.

Contact Black Diamond using the recall submission form.

Regardless of where you bought your Camalot™ Ultralight, you should still return it to Black Diamond using the online recall submission form.

No. Send it back for a replacement.

Once we receive your cam, we will ship out a replacement within approximately three business days. Actual shipping times will depend on your location.

Contact Black Diamond using the recall submission form. We will work to find a solution.

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No. We will cover all shipping costs.

Place it in a padded shipping envelope or in a box, and mail it using the prepaid mailer sent to you.

For one year following purchase unless otherwise indicated by law, we will warrant to the original retail buyer only that our products are free from defects in material and workmanship as originally sold. If you receive a defective product, return it to us and we will replace it subject to the following conditions: We do not warrant products which show normal wear and tear or that have been used or maintained improperly, modified or altered, or damaged in any manner. Click here for more information about our warranty policy.