Tour Nanotech Automatic and Semi-Automatic Crampons recalled over fall hazard

Recall date

August 26, 2015

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

CAMP USA Recalls Tour Nanotech Crampons Due to Fall Hazard

Recall number

15226

Sold / distributed

Specialty outdoor retailers and online at backcountry.com, camp-usa.com and mountaingear.com from June 2013 to June 2015 for about $220.

Why it was recalled

The heel bail which connects the ankle strap to the crampon can detach from the crampon, posing a fall hazard.

What was recalled

This recall affects all Tour Nanotech Automatic and Semi-Automatic crampons. Both crampons are made of steel plates that attach to boots for ice climbing. The Tour Nanotech Automatic has a red heel bail with a gray strap that fastens around the ankle. The Tour Nanotech Semi-Automatic has a red toe strap at the front of the crampon and a red heel bail at the back. A gray strap is connected to both heel bails and fastens around the boot.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact the firm for a free pair of replacement crampons.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.