CAMP USA Recalls Blade Runner Crampons Due to Fall Hazard
Recall 15225 · Aug 26, 2015 · Camp USA
900
units affected
900
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 15225
- Date
- Aug 26, 2015
- Company
- Camp USA
- Units affected
- 900
- Product
- Cassin Blade Runner and Blade Runner Alpine Crampons
- Product type
- Mountain Climbing
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
This recall involves all Cassin Blade Runner and Blade Runner Alpine crampons. Crampons are used for ice climbing and attach to footwear allowing the front points of the crampon to cut into the snow or ice. The Blade Runner crampons have two ice front points and the Blade Runner Alpine crampons have two snow front points. "Sandvik Nanoflex" is printed on a rubber label attached to the gray nylon ankle strap. "Cassin" and "Blade Runner" are stamped on the orange traction plate on the foot of the crampon. The crampon frames are made of Chromoly and Nanoflex® steel.
What can happen
The front part, where the points connect to the crampons, can break, posing a fall hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled crampons and contact the firm for instructions on receiving free replacement parts.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- CAMP USA has received three reports of these crampons breaking during use. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Specialty outdoor retailers nationwide and online at backcountry.com, camp-usa.com and mountaingear.com from June 2013 to June 2015 for about $350.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled cassin blade runner and blade runner alpine crampons?
Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled crampons and contact the firm for instructions on receiving free replacement parts.
What is the hazard?
The front part, where the points connect to the crampons, can break, posing a fall hazard.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.