GTHI Recalls Ice Tools Due to Fall Hazard (Recall Alert)
Ice Tools
Date of Recall
2016-09-27CPSC Release Number
16-773Manufactured In
KoreaUnits
About 220Distributor
Great Trango Holdings, Inc. (GTHI), of Louisville, Colo.Importer
Great Trango Holdings, Inc. (GTHI), of Louisville, Colo.Sold By
Authorized GTHI dealers and outdoor specialty stores nationwide and online at www.trango.com from October 2015 through February 2016 for about $175.Problem/Hazard
The head of the ice tool can detach from the shaft, posing a fall hazard to climbers.Injuries/Incidents
The firm has received two reports of the head of the ice tool detaching from the shaft. No injuries have been reported.Description
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.
Remedy
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.Consumer Contact
GTHI at 800-860-3653 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, email [email protected] or online at www.trango.com and click on Product Alerts for more information.Recall Comments
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