GTHI Recalls Climbing Belay Devices Due to Fall and Injury Hazards
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2017-06-13). Hazards: fall, injury. About 2,600 units in the US and 100 in Canada.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 17176 |
| Published | 2017-06-13 |
| Last updated | 2017-06-13 |
| Products | Vergo belay devices (climbing tool) |
| Firm named in the title | GTHI |
| Firms | Great Trango Holdings Inc. (GTHI), of Lafayette, Colo. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | United States |
| Units (US) | 2,600 |
| Units (Canada) | 100 |
| Hazard classes | fall, injury |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | Authorized GTHI dealers and outdoor specialty stores nationwide and online at www.trango.com from October 2016 through April 2017 for about $90. |
Description
This recall involves Trango Vergo belay devices with batch numbers 16159 and 16195 printed on the side of the unit. The devices were sold in blue, gold, or purple and feature the word "VERGO" on the front plate of the unit. Belay devices are used with climbing ropes to protect the climber while climbing, to arrest a fall or while being lowered on the rope.
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.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received three reports of the belay device's handle over-rotating and braking malfunction. No injuries have been reported.
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