Liberty Mountain Recalls Mountain Climbing Lanyards Due to Risk of Serious Injury
The 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 reported: None reported
What to do now
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lanyards and contact Liberty Mountain for a refund or replacement.
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.
About this recall
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.
Product photos
Photos: U.S. CPSC