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Product recall · CPSCJune 13, 2017Worth checking
GTHI Climbing Belay Devices
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
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.
The Recall Registry rates this worth checking — we found nothing in the notice describing a specific injury. A recall covers only the versions, UPCs or date codes it names, so check those against yours.
What it looks like
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What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled devices and contact Trango for instructions on receiving a free replacement.
Who to 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.
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.
Details
- Units affected
- About 2,600 (in addition, about 100 were sold in Canada)
- Recall date
- June 13, 2017
- Made or distributed by
- Great Trango Holdings Inc. (GTHI), of Lafayette, Colo.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- The firm has received three reports of the belay device's handle over-rotating and braking malfunction. No injuries have been reported.
Authorized GTHI dealers and outdoor specialty stores nationwide and online at www.trango.com from October 2016 through April 2017 for about $90.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “GTHI Recalls Climbing Belay Devices Due to Fall and Injury Hazards”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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