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🧸 Product PL SI March 20, 2015

Climbing Technology — Nevis; Nuptse; Nuptse Evo

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Climbing Technology — Nevis; Nuptse; Nuptse Evo
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Injuries
Category
Hobby/sports equipment

Hazard: The plastic bindings of the crampons may break in particular if used on steep surfaces, which may cause the users to fall down. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Personal Protective Equipment D

Origin
Italy
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118 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 12, 2026
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What is this? These are climbing boots called Nevis, Nuptse, and Nuptse Evo. They have plastic parts on the bottom called bindings.

What's happening? The plastic bindings may break, especially on steep surfaces. This could make the user fall.

Does this affect me? If you use these boots in Poland or Slovenia, you could be at risk.

What should I do? Stop using them right away. Ask a doctor or pharmacist for advice before using other climbing boots.

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Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Hobby/sports equipment · Hazard: The plastic bindings of the crampons may break in particular if used on steep surfaces, which may cause the users to fall down. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Personal Protective Equipment D · Origin: Italy

First published
March 20, 2015
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/155496

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What is this product recall alert about?
Climbing Technology — Nevis; Nuptse; Nuptse Evo. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Hobby/sports equipment · Hazard: The plastic bindings of the crampons may break in particular if used on steep surfaces, which may cause the users to fall down. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Pers...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on March 20, 2015 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Poland and Slovenia.
How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

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