Product Recall: Singing Rock Easy Go XP Lock Via Ferrata Lanyards
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.
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Product Recall: Singing Rock Easy Go XP Lock Via Ferrata Lanyards
Recall date: FEBRUARY 27, 2013
Consumers should stop using the Singing Rock XP Lock Via Ferrata Lanyards unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Recall Summary
Product: Singing Rock Easy Go XP Lock Via Ferrata Lanyards
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.
Incidents/Injuries: No incidents or injuries have been reported involving the Singing Rock Go XP Lock Via Ferrata.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lanyards and contact Liberty Mountain for a refund or replacement.
Consumer Contact: Liberty Mountain; toll-free at (800) 366-2666, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, email at sales@libertymountain.com or online at www.libertymountain.com. Click on “Contact Us” for more information.
Description: This recall involves Singing Rock 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.
Sold at: Specialty climbing shops nationwide and online at Amazon.com and other internet retailers between April 2011 to August 2012 for about $120.
Importer: Liberty Mountain, of Salt Lake City, Utah
Manufacturer: Singing Rock, of Ponikla, Czech Republic
Manufactured in: Czech Republic
