Cassin Blade Runner and Blade Runner Alpine Crampons recalled over fall hazard

Recall date

August 26, 2015

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

CAMP USA Recalls Blade Runner Crampons Due to Fall Hazard

Recall number

15225

Sold / distributed

Specialty outdoor retailers nationwide and online at backcountry.com, camp-usa.com and mountaingear.com from June 2013 to June 2015 for about $350.

Why it was recalled

The front part, where the points connect to the crampons, can break, posing a fall hazard.

What was recalled

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.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled crampons and contact the firm for instructions on receiving free replacement parts.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.