CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT
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.
Liberty Mountain Recalls Mountain Climbing Lanyards Due to Risk of Serious Injury
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.
Required Consumer Action
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lanyards and contact Liberty Mountain for a refund or replacement.
Contact Information
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.
Recall Details
Sold At
Specialty climbing shops nationwide and online at Amazon.com and other internet retailers between April 2011 to August 2012 for about $120.
Injuries
None reported
Manufacturer
Singing Rock, of Ponikla, Czech Republic
Remedy
Refund
Recall Number
13128
Product Information
Product Name
Easy Go XP Lock Via Ferrata Lanyards
Product Type
Mountain Climbing
Number of Units
About 140
Manufacturer Name
Singing Rock, of Ponikla, Czech Republic
Imported By
Liberty Mountain, of Salt Lake City, Utah
Manufactured In
Czech Republic