Recall: CAMP USA Recalls Tour Nanotech Crampons Due to Fall Hazard

Description: 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.

Name of product: Tour Nanotech Automatic and Semi-Automatic Crampons

Units: About 500 (in addition, 19 units sold in Canada)

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

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact the firm for a free pair of replacement crampons.

Recall date: August 26, 2015

Incidents/Injuries: CAMP USA has received one report of the heel bail detaching during use. No injuries have been reported.

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

Importers: CAMP USA Inc., of Broomfield, Colo.

Manufactured in: Italy

Consumer contact: CAMP USA toll-free at 877-421-2267 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday or online at www.camp-usa.com and click on the Safety Notices link at the bottom of the page then click on Camp Tour Nanotech Crampons for more information.

Recall number: 15-226