CPSC2017-06-13
GTHI Recalls Climbing Belay Devices Due to Fall and Injury Hazards
Great Trango Holdings Inc. (GTHI), of Lafayette, Colo.
Hazard
The handle on the Vergo belay device can loosen and cause the device's assisted braking capacity to malfunction, posing fall and injury hazards to climbers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled devices and contact Trango for instructions on receiving a free replacement.
Sold at
Authorized GTHI dealers and outdoor specialty stores nationwide and online at www.trango.com from October 2016 through April 2017 for about $90.
Affected count
About 2,600 (in addition, about 100 were sold in Canada)
Injuries reported
The firm has received three reports of the belay device's handle over-rotating and braking malfunction. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
United States
Remedy type
Replace
Products
Vergo belay devices (climbing tool)
Consumer contact
Trango email at vergorecall@trango.com, or call 800-860-3653 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. MT, Monday through Friday, or online at www.trango.com and click on "Product Alerts" for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/GTHI-Recalls-Climbing-Belay-DevicesDon't want to check this manually?
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