GTHI Recalls Climbing Belay Devices Due to Fall and Injury Hazards
CPSC recall 17176 · announced June 13, 2017 · Great Trango Holdings Inc. (gthi) · 2,600 units affected
The product
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.
The 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.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled devices and contact Trango for instructions on receiving a free replacement. Remedy type: Replace
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): The firm has received three reports of the belay device's handle over-rotating and braking malfunction. No injuries have been reported.
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.
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.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.