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Recall 17176 — Vergo belay devices (climbing tool)

U.S. CPSC · United States · 2017-06-13

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Agency
U.S. CPSC
Recall identifier
17176
Date of alert
2017-06-13
Country / jurisdiction
United States
Risk type
recall
Product category
consumer_product
Reported risk: 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.
Primary source: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/GTHI-Recalls-Climbing-Belay-Devices

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