GTHI Recalls Climbing Belay Devices Due to Fall and Injury Hazards
Recall 17176 · Jun 13, 2017 · Gthi
2,600
units affected
2,600
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 17176
- Date
- Jun 13, 2017
- Company
- Gthi
- Units affected
- 2,600
- Product
- Vergo belay devices (climbing tool)
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Falls
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.
What can happen
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 fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled devices and contact Trango for instructions on receiving a free replacement.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- 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.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled vergo belay devices (climbing tool)?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled devices and contact Trango for instructions on receiving a free replacement.
What is 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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.