GTHI Recalls Ice Tools Due to Fall Hazard (Recall Alert)
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2016-09-27 · 16773
Hazards
The head of the ice tool can detach from the shaft, posing a fall hazard to climbers.
Recall
Number
16773
Date
2016-09-27
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Ice Tools
Remedies
Options
Refund; Replace
Companies
Retailer(s)
Authorized GTHI dealers and outdoor specialty stores nationwide and online at www.trango.com from October 2015 through February 2016 for about $175.
Importer(s)
Great Trango Holdings, Inc. (GTHI), of Louisville, Colo.
Distributor(s)
Great Trango Holdings, Inc. (GTHI), of Louisville, Colo.
Country of manufacture
South Korea
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.