The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·03539·Announced 2003-04-09

Black Diamond Recalls Bionic Crampons Due to Bending Rail Hazard

Black Diamond Equipment is recalling Bionic Crampons because the front rail may be improperly heat-treated, causing toe points to bend and malfunction.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (ice climbing equipment) where a malfunction could lead to injury, but the source explicitly states that no injuries have been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Black Diamond Equipment is recalling approximately 150 pairs of Bionic Crampons used for ice climbing. The recall was initiated because the front rail of the crampon could be improperly heat-treated, which may cause the toe points to bend and result in a malfunction of the equipment.

The affected products have product date codes of 1360, 2235, or 2250 written on the top of the crampon steel adjustment strap. Black Diamond Equipment has received 13 reports of crampon rails bending, but no injuries have been reported. These crampons were sold at mountaineering and climbing stores that are Black Diamond Equipment Ltd. dealers and on the Black Diamond website from September 2002 through March 2003 for approximately $180.

Consumers should return the crampons to Black Diamond Equipment for a hardness inspection. If needed, the front rail will be replaced. For more information, consumers can call Black Diamond at (801) 278-5533 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday.

The recalled product

Product
Bionic Crampons (used for ice climbing)
Manufacturer
Black Diamond Equipment, of Salt Lake City, Utah
Category
Consumer Product — Climbing Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
150

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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