CAMP USA Recalls Blade Runner Crampons Due to Fall Hazard
Recalled 2015-08-26. Laceration hazard. Here is what the CPSC published, and what you are owed.
About 900Units
2015-08-26Recall date
YesInjuries
The text below is quoted from the CPSC notice word for word.
- What was recalled
- This recall involves all Cassin Blade Runner and Blade Runner Alpine crampons. Crampons are used for ice climbing and attach to footwear allowing the front points of the crampon to cut into the snow or ice. The Blade Runner crampons have two ice front points and the Blade Runner Alpine crampons have two snow front points. "Sandvik Nanoflex" is printed on a rubber label attached to the gray nylon ankle strap. "Cassin" and "Blade Runner" are stamped on the orange traction plate on the foot of the crampon. The crampon frames are made of Chromoly and Nanoflex® steel.
- The hazard
- The front part, where the points connect to the crampons, can break, posing a fall hazard.
- Injuries
- CAMP USA has received three reports of these crampons breaking during use. No injuries have been reported.
- The remedy
- Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled crampons and contact the firm for instructions on receiving free replacement parts.
The details
What a recall entitles you to
A refund, a repair or a replacement. The notice says which. It costs you
nothing and there is usually no receipt requirement.
Stop using the product first. Recalls do not expire. An old one still counts.
The full CPSC notice, including photographs, is at cpsc.gov.
Source: CPSC SaferProducts recall feed, retrieved 2026-08-06. Newest recall on file 2026-07-30.
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