GTHI Recalls Climbing Belay Devices Due to Fall and Injury Hazards

危险说明 Hazard

• 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.

受影响产品

官方描述 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.

事故与伤害 Incidents / Injuries

• The firm has received three reports of the belay device's handle over-rotating and braking malfunction. No injuries have been reported.

官方补救措施 Remedy

• Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled devices and contact Trango for instructions on receiving a free replacement.

Options：Replace

消费者联系信息

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.