GTHI Recalls Ice Tools Due to Fall Hazard (Recall Alert)

Recalled September 27, 2016 · CPSC recall 16773 · GTHI

Hazard

The head of the ice tool can detach from the shaft, posing a fall hazard to climbers.

Remedy

Refund · Replace

Units

About 220

Incidents / injuries

The firm has received two reports of the head of the ice tool detaching from the shaft. No injuries have been reported.

Description

This recall involves Trango Raptor ice tools used for mountain climbing. The ice tools have a blue and black shaft, measure approximately 19 inches tall and weigh about 1.4 lbs. They have an ice pick at the end of a curved shaft and rubber handle. The words "raptor" and "TRANGO" are written in white letters on the handle of the shaft.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ice tools and contact GTHI for a full refund or replacement. Owners of the recalled tools have been contacted directly.

Contact

GTHI at 800-860-3653 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, email [email protected] or online at www.trango.com and click on Product Alerts for more information.

Product

Ice Tools

Imported by

Great Trango Holdings, Inc. (GTHI), of Louisville, Colo.

Distributed by

Great Trango Holdings, Inc. (GTHI), of Louisville, Colo.

Retailers

Authorized GTHI dealers and outdoor specialty stores nationwide and online at www.trango.com from October 2015 through February 2016 for about $175.

Made in

South Korea

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