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Product Recall
GTHI Recalls Ice Tools Due to Fall Hazard (Recall Alert)
Trango Raptor Ice Tool
Ice Tools
Recall Date: September 27th, 2016
Type: Mountain Climbing
Units: About 220
Hazards: The head of the ice tool can detach from the shaft, posing a fall hazard to climbers.
Remedies: Refund
Replace
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.
Description
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.
Consumer Contact:
GTHI at 800-860-3653 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, email [email protected] or online at www.trango.com and click on Product Alerts for more information.Injuries:
The firm has received two reports of the head of the ice tool detaching from the shaft. No injuries have been reported.
Retailers:
Authorized GTHI dealers and outdoor specialty stores nationwide and online at www.trango.com from October 2015 through February 2016 for about $175.
Importers:
Great Trango Holdings, Inc. (GTHI), of Louisville, Colo.
Distributors:
Great Trango Holdings, Inc. (GTHI), of Louisville, Colo.
