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Mammut Recalls Crevasse Rescue Devices Due to Risk of Injury

Reported: February 27, 2014 Initiated: February 27, 2014 #14118

Product Description

The recall involves Mammut's RescYou crevasse rescue devices with batch numbers 12-12 and 03-13. The crevasse rescue devices are pulley systems used for ski mountaineering and mountain climbing to lift a skier or climber who has fallen into a crevasse. The rescue device consists of blue- and silver-finished mechanical ascenders, each using a cam that grabs a lifting rope, allowing the rope to slide only in one direction. The ascenders are connected by an orange rope threaded through pulleys. "MAMMUT RESCYOU" and the batch number are printed in white on the side of the blue ascender.

Reason for Recall

The pull cord lock cam can fail, posing a risk of death and injury during a rescue.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled RescYou devices and contact Mammut for a free replacement crevasse rescue device.

Details

Units Affected
About 70 in the U.S. and 80 in Canada
Official Source
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2014/Mammut-Recalls-Crevasse-Rescue-Devices

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
The recall involves Mammut's RescYou crevasse rescue devices with batch numbers 12-12 and 03-13. The crevasse rescue devices are pulley systems used for ski mountaineering and mountain climbing to lift a skier or climber who has fallen into a crevasse. The rescue device consists of blue- and silver-finished mechanical ascenders, each using a cam that grabs a lifting rope, allowing the rope to slide only in one direction. The ascenders are connected by an orange rope threaded through pulleys. "MAMMUT RESCYOU" and the batch number are printed in white on the side of the blue ascender.. Recalled by Mammut Sports Group, Inc, of Williston, Vt.. Units affected: About 70 in the U.S. and 80 in Canada.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
The pull cord lock cam can fail, posing a risk of death and injury during a rescue.
What should consumers do? ▼
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled RescYou devices and contact Mammut for a free replacement crevasse rescue device.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on February 27, 2014. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 14118.

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