CPSCGeneral Alert
Liberty Mountain Recalls Mountain Climbing Lanyards Due to Risk of Serious Injur...
Published: February 27, 2013Recall ID: 13128Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The elastic webbing on the lanyards can deteriorate over time and break while in use, posing a risk of serious injury or death to the climber.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves Easy Go XP Lock Via Ferrata Lanyards used for shock absorption on Via Ferrata mountain climbing routes. The lanyard has two elasticized webbing branches with self-locking carabiners at each end. Recalled units can be identified by the elasticized webbing. "EASY GO XP LOCK" is printed on a white tag sewn into the zipper pouch.
Affected Products
Easy Go XP Lock Via Ferrata Lanyards
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/Liberty-Mountain-Recalls-Mountain-Climbing-Lanyards |
| Title | Liberty Mountain Recalls Mountain Climbing Lanyards Due to Risk of Serious Injury |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2013.13128.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Liberty Mountain “Singing Rock” Climbing Lanyard |
| Hazards › Name | The elastic webbing on the lanyards can deteriorate over time and break while in use, posing a risk of serious injury or death to the climber. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported |
| Products › Name | Easy Go XP Lock Via Ferrata Lanyards |
| Products › Type | Mountain Climbing |
| Products › Category I D | 68308 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 140 |
| Recall I D | 1324 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lanyards and contact Liberty Mountain for a refund or replacement. |
| Importers › Name | Liberty Mountain, of Salt Lake City, Utah |
| Retailers › Name | Specialty climbing shops nationwide and online at Amazon.com and other internet retailers between April 2011 to August 2012 for about $120. |
| Recall Date | 2013-02-27T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves Easy Go XP Lock Via Ferrata Lanyards used for shock absorption on Via Ferrata mountain climbing routes. The lanyard has two elasticized webbing branches with self-locking carabiners at each end. Recalled units can be identified by the elasticized webbing. "EASY GO XP LOCK" is printed on a white tag sewn into the zipper pouch. |
| Recall Number | 13128 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Singing Rock, of Ponikla, Czech Republic |
| Remedy Options › 1 › Option | Replace |
| Remedy Options › 2 › Option | Refund |
| Consumer Contact | Liberty Mountain; toll-free at (800) 366-2666, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, or online at www.libertymountain.com. Click on "Contact Us" for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2015-01-22T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Czech Republic |