CPSC recall 17-176, announced June 13, 2017, covers Vergo belay devices (climbing tool) (about 2,600 units). 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 notice cites 3 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled devices and contact Trango for instructions on receiving a free replacement. Recall contact: call 800-860-3653, go to www.trango.com, or email vergorecall@trango.com.
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Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
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.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received three reports of the belay device's handle over-rotating and braking malfunction. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled devices and contact Trango for instructions on receiving a free replacement.
Product and sales details
- Recall number
- 17-176
- Units
- About 2,600 (in addition, about 100 were sold in Canada)
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Authorized GTHI dealers and outdoor specialty stores nationwide and online at www.trango.com from October 2016 through April 2017 for about $90.
- Distributor
- Great Trango Holdings Inc. (GTHI), of Lafayette, Colo.
Recall contact information
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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