Product Recalls Black Diamond Product Quality Alert - Ascension Nylon Climbing Skins Black Diamond Equipment announces a notification of a replacement program for Black Diamond Ascension Climbing Skins due to the durability of the glue-to-plush bond not meeting Black Diamond product standards. Upon inspection and testing, the glue did not bond correctly, resulting in accelerated glue failure during use. The latest version of the Ascension Climbing Skins produced between January and March 2021 are affected and within the scope of this replacement program. Black Diamond has implemented replacement plans to get correctly manufactured skins to our customers as quickly as possible. The estimated time frame for replacement product is August. What Will Black Diamond Do? Black Diamond has implemented replacement plans to get correctly manufactured skins to our customers as quickly as possible. The estimated time frame for replacement product is August. What Should Customers Do? If you purchased Ascension Skins in 2021, please use the table below to determine if your product falls within the scope of this issue. Instructions to find code: Open the cardboard box, remove 1 skin and locate the tail (where the black rubber strap attaches to the orange skin). On the same side of the glue and protective paper there is a 4-digit code stamped into the black aluminum tail hardware. This is the date-code which signifies when the skin was produced and whether it is within the scope of this replacement program. For skins with the date codes listed below, customers should submit a warranty claim directly through Black Diamond at https://warranty.bdel.com/CreateCase/StepOne Black Diamond Recall - PIEPS DSP Avalanche Transceivers VOLUNTARY PRODUCT RECALL - Fall 2017 Maestrale RS and Maestrale Ski Boots Mammut SAFETY CHECK AIRBAG 3.0 Marker - Kingpin Binding Recall + G3 – ION Binding Service Announcement – Warranty Repair. Click here for information. + Osprey – Poco Kid Carriers Recall. Fall hazard due to potentially compromised harness buckle click here for information. Seat Pad recall and replacement information here. + Dynafit – Khion Ski Boots Recall. Click here for information. + Black Diamond – Camelots, Ultralight Camelots, Carabinders, Index Ascenders, Via Ferratas, and 18mm Runnners (February 4th and April 13th 2016) Click here for information. + ABS – Recall on the BLACK Euro canisters (Jan 2015) Click here for more information. UTE MOUNTAINEER, 210 SOUTH GALENA STREET, ASPEN, CO, 81611, UNITED STATES970.925.2849MOUNTAINEXPERT@UTEMOUNTAINEER.COM Subscribe Hear about Ute Mountaineer events, promotions, and local area news. SIGN UP We respect your privacy.