CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT
The head of the ice tool can detach from the shaft, posing a fall hazard to climbers.
GTHI Recalls Ice Tools Due to Fall Hazard (Recall Alert)
This recall involves Trango Raptor ice tools used for mountain climbing. The ice tools have a blue and black shaft, measure approximately 19 inches tall and weigh about 1.4 lbs. They have an ice pick at the end of a curved shaft and rubber handle. The words "raptor" and "TRANGO" are written in white letters on the handle of the shaft.
Required Consumer Action
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.
Contact Information
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.
Recall Details
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.
Injuries
The firm has received two reports of the head of the ice tool detaching from the shaft. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy
Replace
Recall Number
16773
Product Information
Product Name
Ice Tools
Product Type
Mountain Climbing
Number of Units
About 220
Imported By
Great Trango Holdings, Inc. (GTHI), of Louisville, Colo.
Distributed By
Great Trango Holdings, Inc. (GTHI), of Louisville, Colo.
Manufactured In
South Korea