CPSC, Black Diamond Equipment Announce Recall of Bionic Crampons
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2003-04-09). About 150 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 03539 |
| Published | 2003-04-09 |
| Last updated | 2025-07-15 |
| Product category | Climbing Equipment |
| Products | Bionic Crampons (used for ice climbing) |
| Firm named in the title | Black Diamond Equipment |
| Firms | Black Diamond Equipment, of Salt Lake City, Utah (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | United States |
| Units (US) | 150 |
| Remedy classes | replace, inspect |
| Sold | Mountaineering and climbing stores that are Black Diamond Equipment Ltd. dealers and the Black Diamond Web site sold these crampons, from September 2002 through March 2003, for about $180. |
Description
The Bionic-model Crampons have product date codes of 1360, 2235, or 2250 written on the top of the crampon steel adjustment strap.
Hazard
Front rail of crampon could be improperly heat-treated and toe points could bend, resulting in malfunction of the crampon.
Remedy
Consumers should return to Black Diamond Equipment for hardness inspection, and the front rail will be replaced, if needed.
Incidents and injuries
Black Diamond has received 13 reports of crampon rails bending. No injuries were reported.
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