CPSC recall 03-539, announced April 9, 2003, covers Black Diamond Equipment Bionic Crampons (used for ice climbing) (150 units). Front rail of crampon could be improperly heat-treated and toe points could bend, resulting in malfunction of the crampon. The notice cites 13 incident reports. Consumers should return to Black Diamond Equipment for hardness inspection, and the front rail will be replaced, if needed. Recall contact: call (801) 278-5533.
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Which products are included?
The Bionic-model Crampons have product date codes of 1360, 2235, or 2250 written on the top of the crampon steel adjustment strap.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
Front rail of crampon could be improperly heat-treated and toe points could bend, resulting in malfunction of the crampon.
Incidents and injuries
Black Diamond has received 13 reports of crampon rails bending. No injuries were reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should return to Black Diamond Equipment for hardness inspection, and the front rail will be replaced, if needed.
Product and sales details
- Manufacturer
- Black Diamond Equipment, of Salt Lake City, Utah
- Recall number
- 03-539
- Units
- 150 pairs
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- 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.
Bionic Crampons (used for ice climbing)
CPSC product type: Climbing Equipment
Recall contact information
For more information, call Black Diamond at (801) 278-5533 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday.
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