CAMP USA Recalls Tour Nanotech Crampons Due to Fall Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2015-08-26). Hazards: fall. About 500 units in the US and 19 in Canada.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 15226 |
| Published | 2015-08-26 |
| Last updated | 2015-08-26 |
| Product category | Mountain Climbing |
| Products | Tour Nanotech Automatic and Semi-Automatic Crampons |
| Firm named in the title | CAMP USA |
| Firms | CAMP USA Inc., of Broomfield, Colo. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | Italy |
| Units (US) | 500 |
| Units (Canada) | 19 |
| Hazard classes | fall |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | Specialty outdoor retailers and online at backcountry.com, camp-usa.com and mountaingear.com from June 2013 to June 2015 for about $220. |
Description
This recall affects all Tour Nanotech Automatic and Semi-Automatic crampons. Both crampons are made of steel plates that attach to boots for ice climbing. The Tour Nanotech Automatic has a red heel bail with a gray strap that fastens around the ankle. The Tour Nanotech Semi-Automatic has a red toe strap at the front of the crampon and a red heel bail at the back. A gray strap is connected to both heel bails and fastens around the boot.
Hazard
The heel bail which connects the ankle strap to the crampon can detach from the crampon, posing a fall hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact the firm for a free pair of replacement crampons.
Incidents and injuries
CAMP USA has received one report of the heel bail detaching during use. No injuries have been reported.
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