Safety regulator, Montrail Inc. Announce Recall of Crampons; Products Used for Ice Climbing and Mountaineering
Recall 05134 · Mar 11, 2005 · Montrail Inc.
969
units affected
969
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 05134
- Date
- Mar 11, 2005
- Company
- Montrail Inc.
- Units affected
- 969
- Product
- Crampons (used for ice climbing and mountaineering)
- Product type
- Climbing Equipment
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
The recall includes models I354, I356, and K364 sold under brand names I.C.E. 9 and Khumbu. The recall includes products with UPC numbers beginning with 619120036 and ending with 204, 211, 464, or 457. These model and UPC numbers are listed only on the packaging, but not on the products themselves.
What can happen
The vertical rails at the front of these crampons can break, which could result in falls and injuries to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should stop using these crampons immediately and contact Montrail to find out how to return them and for further recall details.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Montrail has received three reports of crampons breaking. No injuries were reported.
- Sold at
- Outdoor equipment retailers nationwide, from September 2003 through Feb. 1, 2005, for between $135 and $185.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled crampons (used for ice climbing and mountaineering)?
Consumers should stop using these crampons immediately and contact Montrail to find out how to return them and for further recall details.
What is the hazard?
The vertical rails at the front of these crampons can break, which could result in falls and injuries to consumers.
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.