CPSCGeneral Alert
CAMP USA Recalls Tour Nanotech Crampons Due to Fall Hazard
Published: August 26, 2015Recall ID: 15226Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The heel bail which connects the ankle strap to the crampon can detach from the crampon, posing a fall hazard.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Tour Nanotech Automatic and Semi-Automatic Crampons
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2015/CAMP-USA-Recalls-Tour-Nanotech-Crampons |
| Title | CAMP USA Recalls Tour Nanotech Crampons Due to Fall Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2015.15226.CAMPTourNanotechAutomaticCr.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | CAMP Tour Nanotech Automatic Crampon |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2015.15226.CAMPTourNanotechSemiAutomat.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | CAMP Tour Nanotech Semi-Automatic Crampon |
| Hazards › Name | The heel bail which connects the ankle strap to the crampon can detach from the crampon, posing a fall hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | CAMP USA has received one report of the heel bail detaching during use. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Tour Nanotech Automatic and Semi-Automatic Crampons |
| Products › Type | Mountain Climbing |
| Products › Category I D | 68308 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 500 (in addition, 19 units sold in Canada) |
| Recall I D | 6491 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact the firm for a free pair of replacement crampons. |
| Importers › Name | CAMP USA Inc., of Broomfield, Colo. |
| Retailers › Name | Specialty outdoor retailers and online at backcountry.com, camp-usa.com and mountaingear.com from June 2013 to June 2015 for about $220. |
| Recall Date | 2015-08-26T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Recall Number | 15226 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Replace |
| Inconjunctions › U R L | http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2015/54800r-eng.php |
| 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. |
| Last Publish Date | 2015-08-26T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Italy |