CAMP USA Recalls Tour Nanotech Crampons Due to Fall Hazard

Recalled August 26, 2015 · CPSC recall 15226 · CAMP

CAMP Tour Nanotech Semi-Automatic Crampon

Hazard

The heel bail which connects the ankle strap to the crampon can detach from the crampon, posing a fall hazard.

Remedy

Replace

Units

About 500 (in addition, 19 units sold in Canada)

Incidents / injuries

CAMP USA has received one report of the heel bail detaching during use. No injuries have been reported.

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.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact the firm for a free pair of replacement crampons.

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.

Product

Tour Nanotech Automatic and Semi-Automatic Crampons

Imported by

CAMP USA Inc., of Broomfield, Colo.

Retailers

Specialty outdoor retailers and online at backcountry.com, camp-usa.com and mountaingear.com from June 2013 to June 2015 for about $220.

Made in

Italy

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →