GTHI Recalls Ice Tools Due to Fall Hazard (Recall Alert)
CPSC recall 16773 · announced September 27, 2016 · Great Trango Holdings, Inc. (gthi) · 220 units affected
The product
This recall involves Trango Raptor ice tools used for mountain climbing. The ice tools have a blue and black shaft, measure approximately 19 inches tall and weigh about 1.4 lbs. They have an ice pick at the end of a curved shaft and rubber handle. The words "raptor" and "TRANGO" are written in white letters on the handle of the shaft.
The hazard
The head of the ice tool can detach from the shaft, posing a fall hazard to climbers.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ice tools and contact GTHI for a full refund or replacement. Owners of the recalled tools have been contacted directly. Remedy type: Refund Replace
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): The firm has received two reports of the head of the ice tool detaching from the shaft. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Authorized GTHI dealers and outdoor specialty stores nationwide and online at www.trango.com from October 2015 through February 2016 for about $175.
Consumer contact: GTHI at 800-860-3653 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, email raptorrecall@trango.com or online at www.trango.com and click on Product Alerts 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.