Black Diamond is recalling its Whippet ski poles due to risk of the pick breaking. Affected poles were manufactured from May 2013 to January 2014 and sold from January 2014 onwards.
Recalled poles have picks with polished surfaces, a notch in the top of the pick and a date code between 13121 and 14015 etched on the pole. The date code can be found by removing the locking mechanism on the middle shaft of the Carbon Whippet and the lower shaft of the Whippet.
details: http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/Black-Diamond-Equipment-Recalls-Whippet-Ski-Poles/
