CPSC, Montrail Inc. Announce Recall of Crampons; Products Used for Ice Climbing and Mountaineering

Recalled March 11, 2005 · CPSC recall 05134 · Montrail

Hazard

The vertical rails at the front of these crampons can break, which could result in falls and injuries to consumers.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using these crampons immediately and contact Montrail to find out how to return them and for further recall details.

Units

969 pairs

Incidents / injuries

Montrail has received three reports of crampons breaking. No injuries were reported.

Description

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.

What to do

Consumers should stop using these crampons immediately and contact Montrail to find out how to return them and for further recall details.

Contact

Contact Montrail toll-free at (800) 826-1598 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PST Monday through Friday.

Product

Crampons (used for ice climbing and mountaineering)

Manufacturer(s)

Montrail Inc., of Seattle, Wash.

Retailers

Outdoor equipment retailers nationwide, from September 2003 through Feb. 1, 2005, for between $135 and $185.

Made in

South Korea

UPC

619120036204 · 619120036211 · 619120036464 · 619120036457

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