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

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.

Refund, Replace

Incidents & injuries

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

Product 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.

Sold on

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

Contact the company

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