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CAMP USA Recalls Tour Nanotech Crampons Due to Fall Hazard

  • CAMP Tour Nanotech Automatic Crampon
  • CAMP Tour Nanotech Semi-Automatic Crampon
Name of Product:
Tour Nanotech Automatic and Semi-Automatic Crampons
Hazard:
The heel bail which connects the ankle strap to the crampon can detach from the crampon, posing a fall hazard.
Remedy:
Replace
Recall Date:
August 26, 2015
Units:
About 500 (in addition, 19 units sold in Canada)
Consumer Contact

CAMP USA toll-free at 877-421-2267 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday or online at www.camp-usa.com and click on the Safety Notices link at the bottom of the page then click on Camp Tour Nanotech Crampons for more information.

Recall Details

In Conjunction With:
Description:

This recall affects all Tour Nanotech Automatic and Semi-Automatic crampons. Both crampons are made of steel plates that attach to boots for ice climbing. The Tour Nanotech Automatic has a red heel bail with a gray strap that fastens around the ankle. The Tour Nanotech Semi-Automatic has a red toe strap at the front of the crampon and a red heel bail at the back. A gray strap is connected to both heel bails and fastens around the boot.

Remedy:

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact the firm for a free pair of replacement crampons.

Incidents/Injuries:

CAMP USA has received one report of the heel bail detaching during use. No injuries have been reported.

Sold At:
Specialty outdoor retailers and online at backcountry.com, camp-usa.com and mountaingear.com from June 2013 to June 2015 for about $220.
Importer(s):

CAMP USA Inc., of Broomfield, Colo.

Manufactured In:
Italy
Recall number:
15-226

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