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Product recall · CPSCAugust 26, 2015Serious
CAMP USA Tour Nanotech Crampons
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The heel bail which connects the ankle strap to the crampon can detach from the crampon, posing a fall hazard.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fall risk.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
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What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact the firm for a free pair of replacement crampons.
Who to 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.
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.
Details
- Units affected
- About 500 (in addition, 19 units sold in Canada)
- Recall date
- August 26, 2015
- Brand
- CAMP USA Inc., of Broomfield, Colo.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- CAMP USA has received one report of the heel bail detaching during use. No injuries have been reported.
Specialty outdoor retailers and online at backcountry.com, camp-usa.com and mountaingear.com from June 2013 to June 2015 for about $220.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “CAMP USA Recalls Tour Nanotech Crampons Due to Fall Hazard”
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