CAMP USA Recalls Blade Runner Crampons Due to Fall Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2015-08-26 · 15225
Hazards
The front part, where the points connect to the crampons, can break, posing a fall hazard.
Recall
Number
15225
Date
2015-08-26
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Cassin Blade Runner and Blade Runner Alpine Crampons
Remedies
Options
Repair
Companies
Retailer(s)
Specialty outdoor retailers nationwide and online at backcountry.com, camp-usa.com and mountaingear.com from June 2013 to June 2015 for about $350.
Importer(s)
CAMP USA Inc., of Broomfield, Colo.
Country of manufacture
Italy
Description
This recall involves all Cassin Blade Runner and Blade Runner Alpine crampons. Crampons are used for ice climbing and attach to footwear allowing the front points of the crampon to cut into the snow or ice. The Blade Runner crampons have two ice front points and the Blade Runner Alpine crampons have two snow front points. "Sandvik Nanoflex" is printed on a rubber label attached to the gray nylon ankle strap. "Cassin" and "Blade Runner" are stamped on the orange traction plate on the foot of the crampon. The crampon frames are made of Chromoly and Nanoflex® steel.