CPSC recall · Reported June 13, 2017
GTHI Recalls Climbing Belay Devices Due to Fall and Injury 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.
Great Trango Holdings Inc. (Gthi), of Lafayette, Colo. recalled This recall involves Trango Vergo belay devices with batch numbers 16159 and 16195 printe….
GTHI Recalls Climbing Belay Devices Due to Fall and Injury Hazards was recalled by Great Trango Holdings Inc. (Gthi), of Lafayette, Colo. in June 13, 2017. Reason: The handle on the Vergo belay device can loosen and cause the device's assisted braking capacity to malfuncti…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled devices and contact Trango for instr…. Verify recall #17176 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Great Trango Holdings Inc. (Gthi), of Lafayette, Colo. issued this CPSC recall-The handle on the Vergo belay device can loosen and cause the device's assisted braking capacity to malfuncti….
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- June 13, 2017
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #17176 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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Product 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.
Reason for recall
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.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled devices and contact Trango for instructions on receiving a free replacement.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 17176 |
| Date reported | June 13, 2017 |
| Date initiated | June 13, 2017 |
| Recalling firm | Great Trango Holdings Inc. (Gthi), of Lafayette, Colo. |
| Affected scope | About 2,600 (in addition, about 100 were sold in Canada) |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled devices and contact Trango for instructions on receiving a free replacement.
- Check the recall number (17176) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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