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InjuryFebruary 27, 2013CPSC #13128

Liberty Mountain Recalls Mountain Climbing Lanyards Due to Risk of Serious Injury

Product
Mountain Climbing
Units affected
140
Remedy
refund, replacement

What was recalled

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.

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.

Injuries

None reported

Made in

Czech Republic

Where it was sold

  • Specialty climbing shops nationwide and online at Amazon.com and other internet retailers between April 2011 to August 2012 for about $120.

Photos

Liberty Mountain “Singing Rock” Climbing Lanyard
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