GTHI Recalls Climbing Belay Devices Due to Fall and Injury Hazards
Source: CPSC Recall #17176
Recall Date
2017-06-13
Manufacturer
Great Trango Holdings Inc. (GTHI), of Lafayette, Colo.
Units Affected
About 2,600 (in addition, about 100 were sold in Canada)
Products Involved
Vergo belay devices (climbing tool)
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.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled devices and contact Trango for instructions on receiving a free replacement.
Reported Injuries
The firm has received three reports of the belay device's handle over-rotating and braking malfunction. No injuries have been reported.
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.
Manufactured In
United States
Full Recall 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.
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28