Liberty Mountain of Salt Lake City is recalling about 140 Easy Go XP Lock Via Ferrata Lanyards because 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.
The lanyards are 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.
While no injuries have been reported, consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lanyards and contact Liberty Mountain for a refund or replacement.
The lanyards were made in the Czech Republic and sold at specialty climbing shops nationwide and online at Amazon.com and other internet retailers between April 2011 to August 2012 for about $120.
