Camp USA announced the recall of it Cassin Blade Runner and Blade Runner Alpine Crampons as well as its Tour Nanotech models. On the Blade Runners (pictured, top), the company said the crampons where the points connect to the crampons can break, leading to possible falls. As for the Tour Nanotech (pictured below), the heel bail, which connects the ankle strap to the crampon, can detach from the crampon, also posing a fall hazard.
Following are the two separate releases announcing the recalls by the Consumer Product Safety Commission in conjunction with the Canadian consumer safety division.
Cassin Blade Runner Recall Summary
Name of product:
Cassin
Hazard:
The front part, where the points connect to the crampons, can break, posing a fall hazard.
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 Blade Runner Crampon for more information.
Recall Details
Units
About 900 (in addition, 20 were sold in Canada)
Description
This recall involves all Cassin Blade Runner and Blade Runner Alpine crampons. 　Crampons are used for ice climbing and attach to footwear allowing the front points of the crampon to cut into the snow or ice. The Blade Runner crampons have two ice front points and the Blade Runner Alpine crampons have two snow front points. “Sandvik Nanoflex” is printed on a rubber label attached to the gray nylon ankle strap. “Cassin” and “Blade Runner” are stamped on the orange traction plate on the foot of the crampon. The crampon frames are made of Chromoly and Nanoflex® steel.
Incidents/Injuries
CAMP USA has received three reports of these crampons breaking during use. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled crampons and contact the firm for instructions on receiving free replacement parts.
Sold at
Specialty outdoor retailers nationwide and online at backcountry.com, camp-usa.com and mountaingear.com from June 2013 to June 2015 for about $350.
Importer(s)
CAMP USA Inc., of Broomfield, Colo.
Manufactured in
Italy
Tour Nanotech Recall Summary
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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.
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
About 500 (in addition, 19 units sold in Canada)
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.
Incidents/Injuries
CAMP USA has received one report of the heel bail detaching during use. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact the firm for a free pair of replacement crampons.
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
