CPSC, Montrail Inc. Announce Recall of Crampons
CPSC, Montrail Inc. Announce Recall of Crampons; Products Used for Ice Climbing and Mountaineering
Why was CPSC, Montrail Inc. Announce Recall of Crampons recalled?
The vertical rails at the front of these crampons can break, which could result in falls and injuries to consumers.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
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 lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.
Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?
UPC: 619120036204, 619120036211, 619120036464, 619120036457
- Product
- Crampons (used for ice climbing and mountaineering)
- Company
- Montrail Inc., of Seattle, Wash.
- Quantity
- 969 pairs
- Sold at
- Outdoor equipment retailers nationwide, from September 2003 through Feb. 1, 2005, for between $135 and $185.
- Recall date
- March 11, 2005
- Incidents / injuries
- Montrail has received three reports of crampons breaking. No injuries were reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product 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.