CAMP USA Recalls Tour Nanotech Crampons Due to Fall Hazard

Name of Product: Tour Nanotech Automatic and Semi-Automatic Crampons

http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/CAMP-USA-Recalls-Tour-Nanotech-Crampons/

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

Remedy: Replace

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

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 http://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.

Photos available at http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2015/CAMP-USA-Recalls-Tour-Nanotech-Crampons/

Recall Details

Units: 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.

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/Distributor: CAMP USA Inc., of Broomfield, Colo.

Manufactured in: Italy

Note: Health Canada’s press release is available at http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2015/54800r-eng.php

Retailers: If you are a retailer of a recalled product you have a duty to notify your customers of a recall. If you can, email your clients or include the recall information in your next marketing communication to your clients. Post any Recall Poster at your stores and contact the manufacturer to determine how you will handle any recalls.

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