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GTHI Recalls Ice Tools Due to Fall Hazard (Recall Alert)

  • Trango Raptor Ice Tool
Name of Product:
Ice Tools
Hazard:

The head of the ice tool can detach from the shaft, posing a fall hazard to climbers.

Remedy:
Refund
Replace
Recall Date:
September 27, 2016
Units:
About 220
Consumer Contact

GTHI at 800-860-3653 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, email raptorrecall@trango.com or online at www.trango.com and click on Product Alerts for more information.

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Recall Details

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.

Incidents/Injuries:

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.
Importer(s):

Great Trango Holdings, Inc. (GTHI), of Louisville, Colo.

Distributor(s):
Great Trango Holdings, Inc. (GTHI), of Louisville, Colo.
Manufactured In:
Korea
Recall number:
16-773

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