CPSC Recall in 2003: CPSC, Black Diamond Equipment Announce Recall of Bionic Crampons

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.
Recall Number: 03-539
Date: April 08, 2003
Product Name: Bionic Crampons (used for ice climbing)
Recall Description:

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Black Diamond Equipment, of Salt Lake City, Utah is voluntarily recalling about 150 pairs of Bionic Crampons (used for ice climbing). The Front rail of the crampon could be improperly heat-treated and toe points could bend resulting in malfunction of the crampon.Name of product: Bionic Crampons (used for ice climbing)Units: 150 pairsManufacturer: Black Diamond Equipment, of Salt Lake City, UtahHazard: Front rail of crampon could be improperly heat-treated and toe points could bend resulting in malfunction of the crampon.Incidents/Injuries: Black Diamond has received 13 reports of crampon rails bending. No injuries were reported.Description: The Bionic-model Crampons have product date codes of 1360, 2235, or 2250 written on the top of the crampon steel adjustment strap.Sold at: Mountaineering and climbing stores that are Black Diamond Equipment Ltd. dealers and the Black Diamond website sold these crampons from September 2002 through March 2003 for about $180.Manufactured in: Salt Lake City, UtahRemedy: Consumers should return to Black Diamond Equipment for hardness inspection, and the front rail will be replaced if needed. For more information, call Black Diamond at (801) 278-5533 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.bdel.com.

Hazard Description:

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

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Replace

Units: 150 pairs
Incidents:

Black Diamond has received 13 reports of crampon rails bending. No injuries were reported.

Sold At:

Mountaineering and climbing stores that are Black Diamond Equipment Ltd. dealers and the Black Diamond website sold these crampons from September 2002 through March 2003 for about $180.

Manufactured In:

Salt Lake City, Utah