Recalls / 2017-06-13
GTHI Recalls Climbing Belay Devices Due to Fall and Injury Hazards
17176 · Recalled 2017-06-13 · CPSC page
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.
Hazards
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.
Reported injuries
The firm has received three reports of the belay device's handle over-rotating and braking malfunction. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled devices and contact Trango for instructions on receiving a free replacement.
Products
| Name | Model | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Vergo belay devices (climbing tool) | About 2,600 (in addition, about 100 were sold in Canada) |
Parties
- Distributor
- Great Trango Holdings Inc. (GTHI), of Lafayette, Colo.
- Made in
- United States
- Sold at
- Authorized GTHI dealers, outdoor specialty, online at www.trango.com
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.
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Source: CPSC recall 17176. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.