CPSCApril 9, 2003

CPSC, Black Diamond Equipment Announce Recall of Bionic

CPSC, Black Diamond Equipment Announce Recall of Bionic Crampons

Why was CPSC, Black Diamond Equipment Announce Recall of Bionic recalled?

Front rail of crampon could be improperly heat-treated and toe points could bend, resulting in malfunction of the crampon.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should return to Black Diamond Equipment for hardness inspection, and the front rail will be replaced, if needed. Contact: For more information, call Black Diamond at (801) 278-5533 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday.

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.

Product
Bionic Crampons (used for ice climbing)
Company
Black Diamond Equipment, of Salt Lake City, Utah
Quantity
150 pairs
Sold at
Mountaineering and climbing stores that are Black Diamond Equipment Ltd. dealers and the Black Diamond Web site sold these crampons, from September 2002 through March 2003, for about $180.
Recall date
April 9, 2003
Incidents / injuries
Black Diamond has received 13 reports of crampon rails bending. No injuries were reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

The Bionic-model Crampons have product date codes of 1360, 2235, or 2250 written on the top of the crampon steel adjustment strap.

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