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CPSC, Montrail Inc. Announce Recall of Crampons; Products Used for Ice Climbing and Mountaineering

U.S. CPSCFallsMar 11, 2005
Recalled I.C.E.9 Crampon
Recalled I.C.E.9 Crampon
Recalled Khumbu Crampon
Recalled Khumbu Crampon

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

Hazard

The vertical rails at the front of these crampons can break, which could result in falls and injuries to consumers.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using these crampons immediately and contact Montrail to find out how to return them and for further recall details.

Incidents & injuries

Montrail has received three reports of crampons breaking. No injuries were reported.

Product description

The recall includes models I354, I356, and K364 sold under brand names I.C.E. 9 and Khumbu. The recall includes products with UPC numbers beginning with 619120036 and ending with 204, 211, 464, or 457. These model and UPC numbers are listed only on the packaging, but not on the products themselves.

Sold on

Outdoor equipment retailers nationwide, from September 2003 through Feb. 1, 2005, for between $135 and $185.

Contact the company

Contact Montrail toll-free at (800) 826-1598 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PST 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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