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CPSCCPSC · Consumer products·Recall number 03539

Bionic Crampons (used for ice climbing)

Published July 15, 2025 · Recall initiated: April 9, 2003

What's the hazard

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

What to do

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

Recall details

Brand
Black Diamond Equipment, of Salt Lake City, Utah
Manufacturer
Black Diamond Equipment, of Salt Lake City, Utah
Distributor
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.
Country
US
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