CPSC recall 05-134, announced March 11, 2005, covers Montrail Crampons (used for ice climbing and mountaineering) (969 units). The vertical rails at the front of these crampons can break, which could result in falls and injuries to consumers. The notice cites 3 incident reports. Consumers should stop using these crampons immediately and contact Montrail to find out how to return them and for further recall details. Recall contact: call (800) 826-1598.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
UPC or product codes
619120036204619120036211619120036464619120036457Check the product label for these CPSC-listed model numbers: I354, I356, K364.
Which products are included?
The recall includes models I354, I356, and K364 sold under brand names I.C.E. 9 and Khumbu. The recall includes products with UPC numbers beginning with 619120036 and ending with 204, 211, 464, or 457. These model and UPC numbers are listed only on the packaging, but not on the products themselves.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The vertical rails at the front of these crampons can break, which could result in falls and injuries to consumers.
Incidents and injuries
Montrail has received three reports of crampons breaking. No injuries were reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using these crampons immediately and contact Montrail to find out how to return them and for further recall details.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Montrail
- Manufacturer
- Montrail Inc., of Seattle, Wash.
- Recall number
- 05-134
- Units
- 969 pairs
- Manufactured in
- South Korea
- Sold at / sales period
- Outdoor equipment retailers nationwide, from September 2003 through Feb. 1, 2005, for between $135 and $185.
Crampons (used for ice climbing and mountaineering)
CPSC product type: Climbing Equipment
Recall contact information
Contact Montrail toll-free at (800) 826-1598 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PST Monday through Friday.
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