Mammut is recalling about 70 RescYou crevasse rescue devices in the U.S. (and an additional 80 in Canada) because a critical pull cord lock cam can fail. This pulley system is used by ski mountaineers and climbers to lift people who have fallen into crevasses, and a mechanical failure during a rescue could lead to severe injury or death. The affected devices feature blue and silver mechanical components with an orange rope and were sold at specialty outdoor stores and online between June 2013 and January 2014. Mammut is providing free replacement devices to all affected customers.
The pull cord lock cam inside the rescue device can fail to grab the lifting rope properly. If this occurs during a crevasse rescue, the rope could slip, causing a fallen climber to drop further, leading to serious injury or death.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled RescYou devices and contact Mammut for a free replacement crevasse rescue device.
Mammut’s RescYou recalled crevasse rescue device
If you or a family member were harmed by this recalled product, you may have legal rights. Consider consulting a consumer protection attorney to understand your options for compensation.
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Sources: CPSC Notice · Raw API Response