Liberty Mountain Recalls Mountain Climbing Lanyards Due to Risk of Serious Injury
CPSC recall 13128 · announced February 27, 2013 · Singing Rock · 140 units affected
The product
This recall involves Easy Go XP Lock Via Ferrata Lanyards used for shock absorption on Via Ferrata mountain climbing routes. The lanyard has two elasticized webbing branches with self-locking carabiners at each end. Recalled units can be identified by the elasticized webbing. "EASY GO XP LOCK" is printed on a white tag sewn into the zipper pouch.
The hazard
The elastic webbing on the lanyards can deteriorate over time and break while in use, posing a risk of serious injury or death to the climber.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lanyards and contact Liberty Mountain for a refund or replacement. Remedy type: Replace Refund
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): None reported
Sold at: Specialty climbing shops nationwide and online at Amazon.com and other internet retailers between April 2011 to August 2012 for about $120.
Consumer contact: Liberty Mountain; toll-free at (800) 366-2666, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, or online at www.libertymountain.com. Click on "Contact Us" for more information.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.