[Recalled] Vergo belay devices (climbing tool) — This recall involves Trango Vergo belay devices with batch numbers 16159 and 16… | CPSC 2017-06-13
A safety authority has issued a recall or warning for this item. The confirmed facts from the source notice are laid out below.
Recall details
| Product | Vergo belay devices (climbing tool) |
|---|---|
| Category | consumer_product |
| Issuing authority | CPSC |
| Reference | 17176 |
| Country of notice | United States |
| Hazard type | recall |
| Notice date | 13 June 2017 |
Why it was recalled
According to the CPSC notice, the identified hazard is: 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. 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.
This safety recall concerns consumer_product products distributed in United States and was recorded by CPSC. Recalls in this category are published so that owners, retailers, and importers can identify affected units and act quickly.
What to do if you own this product
Review the official notice to confirm whether your unit is affected.
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