CPSC, Black Diamond Equipment Announce Recall of Bionic Crampons

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

Recall #: 03539
Affected scope: 150 pairs

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Black Diamond Equipment, of Salt Lake City, Utah recalled The Bionic-model Crampons have product date codes of 1360, 2235, or 2250 written on the t….

CPSC, Black Diamond Equipment Announce Recall of Bionic Crampons was recalled by Black Diamond Equipment, of Salt Lake City, Utah in April 9, 2003. Reason: Front rail of crampon could be improperly heat-treated and toe points could bend, resulting in malfunction of…. Remedy: Consumers should return to Black Diamond Equipment for hardness inspection, and the front…. Verify recall #03539 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Black Diamond Equipment, of Salt Lake City, Utah issued this CPSC recall-Front rail of crampon could be improperly heat-treated and toe points could bend, resulting in malfunction of….

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agency class: April 9, 2003
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #03539 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product description

The Bionic-model Crampons have product date codes of 1360, 2235, or 2250 written on the top of the crampon steel adjustment strap.

Reason for recall

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

Remedy, what to do

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

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	03539
Date reported	April 9, 2003
Date initiated	April 9, 2003
Recalling firm	Black Diamond Equipment, of Salt Lake City, Utah
Affected scope	150 pairs
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

The Bionic-model Crampons have product date codes of 1360, 2235, or 2250 written on the top of the crampon steel adjustment strap.. Recalled by Black Diamond Equipment, of Salt Lake City, Utah. Units affected: 150 pairs.

Why was this product recalled? ▼

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

What should consumers do? ▼

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

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on April 9, 2003. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 03539.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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