The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·17176·Announced 2017-06-13

Trango Recalls Vergo Belay Devices Due to Fall and Injury Hazards

Trango is recalling about 2,600 Vergo belay devices because the handle can loosen, causing the braking system to malfunction and posing fall hazards to climbers.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (climbing safety equipment) where the malfunction could cause falls and injuries, but the source explicitly states that no injuries have been reported.

Plain-English summary

Great Trango Holdings Inc. (GTHI) is recalling Trango Vergo belay devices with batch numbers 16159 and 16195. These climbing tools were sold in blue, gold, or purple and feature the word "VERGO" on the front plate. The devices were sold at authorized GTHI dealers and outdoor specialty stores nationwide and online at www.trango.com from October 2016 through April 2017 for about $90. Approximately 2,600 units were sold in the United States, and about 100 were sold in Canada.

The recall is due to a defect where the handle on the Vergo belay device can loosen and over-rotate. This malfunction can cause the device's assisted braking capacity to fail, posing fall and injury hazards to climbers. The firm has received three reports of the handle over-rotating and the braking system malfunctioning, but no injuries have been reported.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled devices. They should contact Trango for instructions on receiving a free replacement by emailing [email protected], calling 800-860-3653 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. MT, Monday through Friday, or visiting www.trango.com and clicking on "Product Alerts".

The recalled product

Product
Vergo belay devices (climbing tool)
Category
Consumer Product — Climbing Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
2,600

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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