Recall: GTHI Recalls Ice Tools Due to Fall Hazard (Recall Alert)

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.

Name of product: Ice Tools

Units: About 220

Hazard: The head of the ice tool can detach from the shaft, posing a fall hazard to climbers.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ice tools and contact GTHI for a full refund or replacement. Owners of the recalled tools have been contacted directly.

Recall date: September 27, 2016

Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received two reports of the head of the ice tool detaching from the shaft. No injuries have been reported.

Sold At: Authorized GTHI dealers and outdoor specialty stores nationwide and online at www.trango.com from October 2015 through February 2016 for about $175.

Importers: Great Trango Holdings, Inc. (GTHI), of Louisville, Colo.

Manufactured in: South Korea

Consumer contact: GTHI at 800-860-3653 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, email raptorrecall@trango.com or online at www.trango.com and click on Product Alerts for more information.

Recall number: 16-773