CPSC, Black Diamond Equipment Announce Recall of Bionic Crampons
The hazard
Front rail of crampon could be improperly heat-treated and toe points could bend, resulting in malfunction of the crampon.
Incidents reported: Black Diamond has received 13 reports of crampon rails bending. No injuries were reported.
What to do now
Consumers should return to Black Diamond Equipment for hardness inspection, and the front rail will be replaced, if needed.
Contact: For more information, call Black Diamond at (801) 278-5533 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday.
About this recall
The Bionic-model Crampons have product date codes of 1360, 2235, or 2250 written on the top of the crampon steel adjustment strap.
Product photos
Photos: U.S. CPSC