CAMP USA Recalls Tour Nanotech Crampons Due to Fall Hazard
CPSC recall 15226 · announced August 26, 2015 · Camp · 500 units affected
The product
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.
The hazard
The heel bail which connects the ankle strap to the crampon can detach from the crampon, posing a fall hazard.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact the firm for a free pair of replacement crampons. Remedy type: Replace
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): CAMP USA has received one report of the heel bail detaching during use. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Specialty outdoor retailers and online at backcountry.com, camp-usa.com and mountaingear.com from June 2013 to June 2015 for about $220.
Consumer contact: CAMP USA toll-free at 877-421-2267 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday or online at www.camp-usa.com and click on the Safety Notices link at the bottom of the page then click on Camp Tour Nanotech Crampons for more information.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.