News And Information
Safety Alert for Bornack Safe-Link SSB Belay System Bornack have released an alert regarding their Safe-Link SSB belay system, the alert is concerning alterations carried out by third parties. Some systems are being offered for sale/trial that have had the...
Wild Country have announced a recall of the new Ropeman III. Reason for the recall: The Ropeman III ascending device meets the requirements of EN567 (Mountaineering Equipment. Rope Clamps), however it has come to our attention that in certain circumstances, rather...
RECALL OF ALL CIVETTA II FULL-BODY HARNESSES AND VERTIGO 400 ALPINDONNA CLIMBING HARNESSES (ONLY BATCH 2009) SALEWA tests its safety products at regular intervals to be able to guarantee the highest possible standards of quality and safety. In the course of these...
This warning has come via the European Ropes Course Association (ERCA). TRUBLUE Auto Belay Product Notice Regarding Proper Use It has come to the attention of TRUBLUE Auto Belays that the TRUBLUE Auto Belay has been used as a zip line braking device. This is not an...
EDELRID is recalling all Via Ferrata sets of types Cable Lite, Cable Comfort, Brenta Comfort, Cable Lite 2.0 Cable Comfort 2.0, Cable Kit 4.0 and Cable Kit Xtra-Light Schuster as a precautionary measure from the market. it has been found that, in certain cases the...
Request for inspection of the NEWTON harness sternal attachment point. During a periodic inspection on a NEWTON harness, improperly positioned safety stitching was found on one of the loops of the sternal attachment point. As a precautionary measure, Petzl is asking...
Worldwide warning to users of via ferrata sets 13 Sep 2012 PRESS RELEASE Worldwide warning to users of via ferrata sets 13 September 2012, BERN, Switzerland: The UIAA – International Mountaineering and Climbing Federation is issuing a worldwide warning to users...
Concerns all ABSORBICA energy absorbers manufactured before May 17th 2011 up to serial number 11137****. The relevant product references are: L57, L58, L58 MGO, L59, L59 MGO, L59 69, L70120 YG, L70150 IM, L70150 YM, L70150 I, L70150 Y, L70150 YM Following a via...
