Black Diamond Equipment Recall of Bionic Crampons

Bionic Crampons (used for ice climbing)

Date of Recall

2003-04-09

CPSC Release Number

03-539

Manufactured In

Salt Lake City, Utah

Units

150 pairs.

Manufacturer

Black Diamond Equipment, of Salt Lake City, Utah.

Sold By

Mountaineering and climbing stores that are Black Diamond Equipment Ltd. dealers and the Black Diamond Web site sold these crampons from September 2002 through March 2003 for about $180.

Problem/Hazard

Front rail of crampon could be improperly heat-treated and toe points could bend resulting in malfunction of the crampon.

Injuries/Incidents

Black Diamond has received 13 reports of crampon rails bending. No injuries were reported.

Description

The Bionic-model Crampons have product date codes of 1360, 2235, or 2250 written on the top of the crampon steel adjustment strap.

Remedy

Consumers should return to Black Diamond Equipment for hardness inspection, and the front rail will be replaced if needed. For more information, call Black Diamond at (801) 278-5533 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.bdel.com.

No comments have been posted.
Be the first to add a comment!