# GTHI Recalls Climbing Belay Devices Due to Fall and Injury Hazards
> **CPSC recall** · 2017-06-13 · 17176 · 1 injuries reported
## Recall
- **Number:** 17176
- **Date:** 2017-06-13
- **Injuries reported:** 1
## Products

Vergo belay devices (climbing tool)

## 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.

## Remedies

Replace

## 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.

## 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.

## Source
- [CPSC recall page](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/GTHI-Recalls-Climbing-Belay-Devices)
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