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GTHI Recalls Ice Tools Due to Fall Hazard (Recall Alert)

Published: September 27, 2016Recall ID: 16773Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

The head of the ice tool can detach from the shaft, posing a fall hazard to climbers.

Product Description & Identification

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.

Affected Products

Ice Tools

Additional Source Details

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U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/GTHI-Recalls-Ice-Tools
TitleGTHI Recalls Ice Tools Due to Fall Hazard (Recall Alert)
Images › U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/16773.jpg
Images › CaptionTrango Raptor Ice Tool
Hazards › NameThe head of the ice tool can detach from the shaft, posing a fall hazard to climbers.
Injuries › NameThe firm has received two reports of the head of the ice tool detaching from the shaft. No injuries have been reported.
Products › NameIce Tools
Products › TypeMountain Climbing
Products › Category I D68308
Products › Number Of UnitsAbout 220
Recall I D7860
Remedies › NameConsumers 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.
Importers › NameGreat Trango Holdings, Inc. (GTHI), of Louisville, Colo.
Retailers › NameAuthorized GTHI dealers and outdoor specialty stores nationwide and online at www.trango.com from October 2015 through February 2016 for about $175.
Recall Date2016-09-27T00:00:00
DescriptionThis 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.
Distributors › NameGreat Trango Holdings, Inc. (GTHI), of Louisville, Colo.
Recall Number16773
Remedy Options › 1 › OptionRefund
Remedy Options › 2 › OptionReplace
Consumer ContactGTHI 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.
Last Publish Date2016-10-27T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › CountrySouth Korea