Crampons (used for ice climbing and mountaineering)
CPSC Recall #05-134 — March 10, 2005
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | 05-134 |
| Recall Date | March 10, 2005 |
| Remedy Type | New Instructions |
| Units Affected | 969 pairs |
| Manufacturer | Montrail Inc., of Seattle, Wash. |
| Manufactured In | Korea |
Where It Was Sold
| Outdoor equipment retailers nationwide from September 2003 through Feb. 1 |
| 2005 |
| for between $135 and $185. |
Product
Crampons (used for ice climbing and mountaineering)
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.
Hazard
The vertical rails at the front of these crampons can break, which could result in falls and injuries to consumers.
Incidents & Injuries
Montrail has received three reports of crampons breaking. No injuries were reported.
Remedy Instructions
Consumers should stop using these crampons immediately and contact Montrail to find out how to return them and for further recall details.
What Should You Do?
Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a New Instructions at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Follow the consumer action instructions in the recall notice above. Most recalls require you to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer directly — either by calling the toll-free number listed in the official CPSC notice or by visiting the manufacturer's website. You generally do not need a receipt or original packaging to claim a remedy. The manufacturer is legally required to provide the remedy (New Instructions) at no cost to you.
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In most cases, no. CPSC-coordinated recall remedies are designed to be accessible without proof of purchase. Manufacturers typically ask consumers to self-certify ownership and may ask for photos of the product or its serial number. Some manufacturers request that you mail in a portion of the product (such as a cut cord or removed component) as proof of disposal. Check the specific remedy instructions for this recall for exact requirements. If you registered your product at the time of purchase, the process is usually even simpler.
If the original manufacturer has gone out of business, the recall remedy may no longer be available through them. In this case, contact CPSC directly at 1-800-638-2772 or cpsc.gov for guidance. If the brand was acquired by another company, the acquiring company may have assumed recall obligations. In some cases where a remedy is unavailable, CPSC advises consumers to safely dispose of the product. If you were injured by the product of a defunct company, consult a product liability attorney — parent companies, distributors, and retailers may still bear liability in some circumstances.