CPSC2014-02-27
Mammut Recalls Crevasse Rescue Devices Due to Risk of Injury
Mammut Sports Group, Inc, of Williston, Vt.
Hazard
The pull cord lock cam can fail, posing a risk of death and injury during a rescue.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled RescYou devices and contact Mammut for a free replacement crevasse rescue device.
Sold at
Specialty outdoor stores in the U.S. and Canada and online at www.mammut.com from June 2013 through January 2014 for about $125.
Affected count
About 70 in the U.S. and 80 in Canada
Injuries reported
None
Manufactured in
Taiwan
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Mountain climbing rescue devices
Consumer contact
Mammut at (800) 451-5127 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, online at www.mammut.com and click on the "RescYou Recall" for more information, or email to info@mammutusa.com.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2014/Mammut-Recalls-Crevasse-Rescue-DevicesDon't want to check this manually?
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