Reported Jun 13, 2017
GTHI Recalls Climbing Belay Devices Due to Fall and Injury Hazards
Great Trango Holdings Inc. (GTHI) of Lafayette, Colo.
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled devices and contact Trango for instructions on receiving a free replacement.
Firm 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.
What it looks like
Is this the product you have?
- Vergo belay devices (climbing tool)
- Amount recalled
- About 2,600 (in addition, about 100 were sold in Canada)
Where it was sold
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..
Why it was recalled
Stop using this product now
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.
Using this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.
Reports so far: The firm has received three reports of the belay device's handle over-rotating and braking malfunction. No injuries have been reported.
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