CPSC, Black Diamond Equipment Announce Recall of Bionic Crampons
CPSC recall 03539 · announced April 9, 2003 · Black Diamond Equipment · 150 units affected
The product
The Bionic-model Crampons have product date codes of 1360, 2235, or 2250 written on the top of the crampon steel adjustment strap.
The hazard
Front rail of crampon could be improperly heat-treated and toe points could bend, resulting in malfunction of the crampon.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should return to Black Diamond Equipment for hardness inspection, and the front rail will be replaced, if needed.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Black Diamond has received 13 reports of crampon rails bending. No injuries were reported.
Sold at: 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.
Consumer contact: For more information, call Black Diamond at (801) 278-5533 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.