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CPSC, Black Diamond Equipment Announce Recall of Bionic Crampons

U.S. CPSCInjuriesApr 9, 2003
Recalled Bionic Crampon
Recalled Bionic Crampon

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Hazard

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

Remedy

Consumers should return to Black Diamond Equipment for hardness inspection, and the front rail will be replaced, if needed.

Incidents & injuries

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

Product description

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

Sold on

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.

Contact the company

For more information, call Black Diamond at (801) 278-5533 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday.

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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