Black Diamond announced it is voluntarily replacing a batch of its Ascension Nylon Climbing Skins produced from January to March 2021. The company said the product “does not meet its product standards due to a glue-to-plush bond issue causing accelerated glue failure during use.”
Black Diamond will replace the affected Skins either with a replacement or substitution with its GlideLite Mohair Mix Climbing Skins. It is asking customers to check the product’s date code to see if it matches the affected models listed below.
Description Date Codes
Ascension 175-186cm 1055, 1119, 1120
Ascension 157-168cm 1033, 1042, 1092
Ascension 169-180cm 1057, 1077, 1095
Ascension 163-174cm 1071, 1099
Ascension 181-192cm 1047, 1097
AscensionNylon STS 140mm 1076
AscensionSplitboard 1049
How To Find The Date Code
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 four-digit code stamped into the black aluminum tail hardware. If the date code on the Skin matches one of the code numbers listed above, customers should submit a warranty claim here.
For more product information or questions, email BDMO@bdel.com or call 800.775.5552.
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