Recalls / 2015-08-26

CAMP USA Recalls Blade Runner Crampons Due to Fall Hazard

15225 · Recalled 2015-08-26 · CPSC page

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.

Hazards

The front part, where the points connect to the crampons, can break, posing a fall hazard.

Reported 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.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Cassin Blade Runner and Blade Runner Alpine Crampons		About 900 (in addition, 20 were sold in Canada)

Parties

Importer: CAMP USA Inc., of Broomfield, Colo.
Made in: Italy
Sold at: Specialty outdoor retailers nationwide, online at backcountry.com, camp-usa.com, mountaingear.com

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.

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Source: CPSC recall 15225. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.