Black Diamond Equipment Recalls Whippet Ski Poles Due to Risk of Injury
CPSC recall 15028. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The stainless steel pick in the handgrip can break and fail to slow or stop users from sliding downhill on a snow or ice covered slope, posing a risk of injury.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ski poles and contact Black Diamond to receive a free replacement for the upper shaft.
CPSC recall 15028 has the recall date 18 Nov 2014. The notice names the firm Black Diamond. The recall has about 3,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2014 has 5,700 units. CPSC gives the product type Snow Skiing.
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| Incidents and injuries | None reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 3,000 |
| Remedy options | Repair |
| Description | This recall includes Black Diamond Whippet and Whippet Carbon ski poles manufactured May 2013 through January 2014. The Whippet is gray with two telescoping shafts and the Carbon Whippet is black with three telescoping shafts. The upper shaft of both models is made of aluminum and has a black and orange rubber handgrip with a built-in, stainless steel, serrated pick and a black nylon wrist strap with a an orange Black Diamond logo. "Black Diamond" and the Black Diamond logo are on the upper shaft of both models. The Whippet has an aluminum lower shaft with an orange and silver locking mechanism. "Whippet" and the logo are on the lower shaft. The middle and lower shafts of the Carbon Whippet are made of carbon fiber and have orange and silver locking mechanisms. "Carbon Whippet" and the logo are on the lower shaft. Both models have a 4-inch plastic powder basket on the lower shaft near the tip and graduation marks on the shafts to show the various lengths of the pole in centimeters. The Whippet can be extended from 99 centimeters (39 inches) to 142 centimeters (56 inches) long. The Carbon Whippet can be extended from 67.9 centimeters (26.75 inches) to 142 centimeters (56 inches)… |
| Product | Ski poles, About 3,000., Snow Skiing |
| Sold at | Major outdoor retailers globally from January 2014 to November 2014 for between about $100 for the Whippet and about $140 for the Carbon Whippet. The poles are sold individually. |
| Importer | Black Diamond Inc., of Salt Lake City |
| Made in | Taiwan |
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- Category: Snow Skiing
- CPSC recalls of 2014
The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 3,000Median of 2014: 5,700
- CPSC recalls of 2014
- 296
- Recalls of 2014 with one of the same hazards
- 9%
- Recalls of 2014 in the category Snow Skiing
- 0%
- Recalls on the register that name Black Diamond
- 3
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 30 Mar 2016 | Black Diamond Recalls Nylon Runners Due to Fall Hazard |
| 9 Jul 2015 | JetForce Avalanche Airbag Packs Recalled by Black Diamond Due to Risk of Injury |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 15028The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 15028. https://recallregister.com/product/1862-black-diamond-equipment-recalls-whippet-ski-poles-due-to-risk-of-injur/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 15028 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
None reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Major outdoor retailers globally from January 2014 to November 2014 for between about $100 for the Whippet and about $140 for the Carbon Whippet. The poles are sold individually.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 15028?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Repair
- How many units are in CPSC recall 15028?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 3,000.