The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·05134·Announced 2005-03-11

Montrail Recalls Crampons Due to Risk of Vertical Rail Breakage

Montrail Inc. is recalling specific crampons used for ice climbing and mountaineering because the vertical rails can break, posing a risk of falls and injuries.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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 where the vertical rails can break, potentially causing falls and injuries, but no injuries have been reported to date.

Plain-English summary

Montrail Inc. of Seattle, Washington, is recalling approximately 969 pairs of crampons used for ice climbing and mountaineering. The recall includes models I354, I356, and K364 sold under the brand names I.C.E. 9 and Khumbu. These products were sold at outdoor equipment retailers nationwide from September 2003 through February 1, 2005, for between $135 and $185. The affected products have UPC numbers beginning with 619120036 and ending with 204, 211, 464, or 457. These identification numbers are listed on the packaging but not on the products themselves.

The vertical rails at the front of these crampons can break, which could result in falls and injuries to consumers. Montrail has received three reports of crampons breaking, but no injuries were reported.

Consumers should stop using these crampons immediately and contact Montrail toll-free at (800) 826-1598 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PST Monday through Friday to find out how to return them and for further recall details.

The recalled product

Product
Crampons (used for ice climbing and mountaineering)
Manufacturer
Montrail Inc., of Seattle, Wash.
Category
Consumer Product — Climbing Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
969

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

UPCs (4)

  • 619120036204
  • 619120036211
  • 619120036464
  • 619120036457

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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