GTHI Recalls Climbing Belay Devices Due to Fall and Injury Hazards

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.. Recalled by Great Trango Holdings Inc. (GTHI), of Lafayette, Colo.. Units affected: About 2,600 (in addition, about 100 were sold in Canada).

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.

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

This recall was issued by the CPSC on June 13, 2017. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 17176.