Vergo belay devices (climbing tool)
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. [Learn More]
About 2,600 (in addition, about 100 were sold in Canada) units were affected by this recall.
GTHI Recalls Climbing Belay Devices Due to Fall and Injury Hazards
Trango Vergo Belay Device. Vergo belay device with the handle over-rotated.
Vergo belay devices (climbing tool) Recall Information
| Country of Origin | United States |
| Recall Date | 06/13/2017 |
| Recall ID | 8076 |
| Recall Number | 17176 |
| 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. |
| Injuries | The firm has received three reports of the belay device's handle over-rotating and braking malfunction. No injuries have been reported. |
| Remedy | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled devices and contact Trango for instructions on receiving a free replacement. |
| Remedy Option | Replace |
| Contact | Trango email at [email protected], 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. |
| Last Updated | 06/13/2017 |
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