GTHI Recalls Ice Tools Due to Fall Hazard (Recall Alert)
Recall 16773 · Sep 27, 2016 · Gthi
220
units affected
220
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 16773
- Date
- Sep 27, 2016
- Company
- Gthi
- Units affected
- 220
- Product
- Ice Tools
- Product type
- Mountain Climbing
- Remedy
- Refund, Replacement
- Hazard
- Falls
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.
What can happen
The head of the ice tool can detach from the shaft, posing a fall hazard to climbers.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- 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.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled ice tools?
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.
What is the hazard?
The head of the ice tool can detach from the shaft, posing a fall hazard to climbers.
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.