GTHI Recalls Climbing Belay Devices Due to Fall and Injury Hazards
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2017-06-13 · 17176
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.
Recall
Number
17176
Date
2017-06-13
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Vergo belay devices (climbing tool)
Remedies
Options
Replace
Companies
Retailer(s)
Authorized GTHI dealers and outdoor specialty stores nationwide and online at www.trango.com from October 2016 through April 2017 for about $90.
Distributor(s)
Great Trango Holdings Inc. (GTHI), of Lafayette, Colo.
Country of manufacture
United States
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.