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OtherApril 9, 2003CPSC #03539

CPSC, Black Diamond Equipment Announce Recall of Bionic Crampons

Product
Climbing Equipment
Units affected
150
Remedy
replacement

What was recalled

The Bionic-model Crampons have product date codes of 1360, 2235, or 2250 written on the top of the crampon steel adjustment strap.

Hazard

Front rail of crampon could be improperly heat-treated and toe points could bend, resulting in malfunction of the crampon.

Injuries

Black Diamond has received 13 reports of crampon rails bending. No injuries were reported.

Made in

United States

Where it was sold

  • Mountaineering and climbing stores that are Black Diamond Equipment Ltd. dealers and the Black Diamond Web site sold these crampons, from September 2002 through March 2003, for about $180.

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Recalled Bionic Crampon
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