GTHI Recalls Ice Tools Due to Fall Hazard (Recall Alert)

The head of the ice tool can detach from the shaft, posing a fall hazard to climbers.

Recall #: 16773
Affected scope: About 220

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

Great Trango Holdings, Inc. (Gthi), of Louisville, Colo. recalled This recall involves Trango Raptor ice tools used for mountain climbing. The ice tools ha….

GTHI Recalls Ice Tools Due to Fall Hazard (Recall Alert) was recalled by Great Trango Holdings, Inc. (Gthi), of Louisville, Colo. in September 27, 2016. Reason: 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 ful…. Verify recall #16773 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Great Trango Holdings, Inc. (Gthi), of Louisville, Colo. issued this CPSC recall-The head of the ice tool can detach from the shaft, posing a fall hazard to climbers..

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agency class: September 27, 2016
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #16773 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

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.

Reason for recall

The head of the ice tool can detach from the shaft, posing a fall hazard to climbers.

Remedy, what to do

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.

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	16773
Date reported	September 27, 2016
Date initiated	September 27, 2016
Recalling firm	Great Trango Holdings, Inc. (Gthi), of Louisville, Colo.
Affected scope	About 220
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 immediately stop using the recalled ice tools and contact GTHI for a full refund or replacement. Owners of the r…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The head of the ice tool can detach from the shaft, posing a fall hazard to climbers.

What should consumers do? ▼

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.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on September 27, 2016. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 16773.

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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