CAMP USA Recalls Blade Runner Crampons Due to Fall Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2015-08-26). Hazards: fall. About 900 units in the US and 20 in Canada.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 15225 |
| Published | 2015-08-26 |
| Last updated | 2015-08-26 |
| Product category | Mountain Climbing |
| Products | Cassin Blade Runner and Blade Runner Alpine Crampons |
| Firm named in the title | CAMP USA |
| Firms | CAMP USA Inc., of Broomfield, Colo. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | Italy |
| Units (US) | 900 |
| Units (Canada) | 20 |
| Hazard classes | fall |
| Remedy classes | repair, replace, stop use |
| Sold | Specialty outdoor retailers nationwide and online at backcountry.com, camp-usa.com and mountaingear.com from June 2013 to June 2015 for about $350. |
Description
This recall involves all Cassin Blade Runner and Blade Runner Alpine crampons. Crampons are used for ice climbing and attach to footwear allowing the front points of the crampon to cut into the snow or ice. The Blade Runner crampons have two ice front points and the Blade Runner Alpine crampons have two snow front points. "Sandvik Nanoflex" is printed on a rubber label attached to the gray nylon ankle strap. "Cassin" and "Blade Runner" are stamped on the orange traction plate on the foot of the crampon. The crampon frames are made of Chromoly and Nanoflex® steel.
Hazard
The front part, where the points connect to the crampons, can break, posing a fall hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled crampons and contact the firm for instructions on receiving free replacement parts.
Incidents and injuries
CAMP USA has received three reports of these crampons breaking during use. No injuries have been reported.
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