Recalls / 2014-02-27

Mammut Recalls Crevasse Rescue Devices Due to Risk of Injury

14118 · Recalled 2014-02-27 · CPSC page

Mammut’s RescYou recalled crevasse rescue device

Description

The recall involves Mammut's RescYou crevasse rescue devices with batch numbers 12-12 and 03-13. The crevasse rescue devices are pulley systems used for ski mountaineering and mountain climbing to lift a skier or climber who has fallen into a crevasse. The rescue device consists of blue- and silver-finished mechanical ascenders, each using a cam that grabs a lifting rope, allowing the rope to slide only in one direction. The ascenders are connected by an orange rope threaded through pulleys. "MAMMUT RESCYOU" and the batch number are printed in white on the side of the blue ascender.

Hazards

The pull cord lock cam can fail, posing a risk of death and injury during a rescue.

Reported injuries

None

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled RescYou devices and contact Mammut for a free replacement crevasse rescue device.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Mountain climbing rescue devices		About 70 in the U.S. and 80 in Canada

Parties

Manufacturer: Mammut Sports Group, Inc
Importer: Mammut Sports Group, Inc, of Williston, Vt.
Distributor: Mammut Sports Group, Inc, of Williston, Vt.
Made in: Taiwan
Sold at: Specialty outdoor stores in the U.S., Canada, online at www.mammut.com

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.

Source: CPSC recall 14118. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.