CPSC

Bionic Crampons (used for ice climbing) Recalled for Safety Concern

Recalled Bionic Crampon
Recalled Bionic Crampon

Hazard

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

What You Should Do

Remedy

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

Consumer Contact

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

Products

Bionic Crampons (used for ice climbing)

Injuries & Incidents

Sold At

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.