Black Diamond — Whippet Ski Pole
- Risk level
- Serious risk
- Type
- Injuries
- Category
- Hobby/sports equipment
- Hazard
- Due to receiving an incorrect heat treatment during manufacture, the pick could break and fail to slow or stop users from sliding downhill on a snow or ice covered slope, resulting in injuries.
- Origin
- United States
What is this? This is a ski pole called the Black Diamond Whippet. It is used for skiing on snow or ice.
What's happening? Some of these poles were made wrong. The metal point at the bottom could break. This could make it hard to stop while skiing.
Does this affect me? If you have this ski pole, you could get hurt. The problem is in poles sold in Germany, Austria, Spain, Finland, France, Greece, and Sweden.
What should I do? Stop using the pole right away. Ask a store or a doctor if you need help.
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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Hobby/sports equipment · Hazard: Due to receiving an incorrect heat treatment during manufacture, the pick could break and fail to slow or stop users from sliding downhill on a snow or ice covered slope, resulting in injuries. · Origin: United States
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