CPSC2016-09-27
GTHI Recalls Ice Tools Due to Fall Hazard (Recall Alert)
Great Trango Holdings, Inc. (GTHI), of Louisville, Colo.
Hazard
The head of the ice tool can detach from the shaft, posing a fall hazard to climbers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ice tools and contact GTHI for a full refund or replacement. Owners of the recalled tools have been contacted directly.
Sold at
Authorized GTHI dealers and outdoor specialty stores nationwide and online at www.trango.com from October 2015 through February 2016 for about $175.
Affected count
About 220
Injuries reported
The firm has received two reports of the head of the ice tool detaching from the shaft. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
South Korea
Remedy type
Refund
Products
Ice Tools
Consumer contact
GTHI at 800-860-3653 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, email raptorrecall@trango.com or online at www.trango.com and click on Product Alerts for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/GTHI-Recalls-Ice-ToolsDon't want to check this manually?
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