Mammut recalls RescYou crevasse rescue devices with batch numbers 12-12 and 03-13 due to pull cord lock cam failure that could cause injury or death during mountain rescue.
The pull cord lock cam can fail, posing a risk of death and injury during a rescue.
Mammut is recalling RescYou crevasse rescue devices with batch numbers 12-12 and 03-13 because the pull cord lock cam can fail, posing a risk of death or injury during rescue operations. This affects mountain climbers and ski mountaineers who use these devices to lift people from crevasses.
The pull cord lock cam in the device can fail, which means the device might not hold the rescuer or the person being rescued securely. This could lead to the person falling or being injured during a rescue attempt, especially in high-risk mountain environments.
Mountain climbers and ski mountaineers who own or use the recalled RescYou crevasse rescue devices with batch numbers 12-12 or 03-13 are most at risk. These devices are used to rescue people who have fallen into crevasses during mountain activities.
Check for the 'MAMMUT RESCYOU' label and batch numbers 12-12 or 03-13 printed on the blue ascender. The devices are blue and silver mechanical ascenders connected by an orange rope.
Immediately stop using the recalled RescYou crevasse rescue devices with batch numbers 12-12 or 03-13.
Reach out to Mammut for a free replacement crevasse rescue device.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled RescYou devices and contact Mammut for a free replacement crevasse rescue device.
The recalled devices have batch numbers 12-12 and 03-13.
Look for the 'MAMMUT RESCYOU' label and batch numbers 12-12 or 03-13 printed on the blue ascender.
The pull cord lock cam can fail, posing a risk of death or injury during rescue operations.
No, you can contact Mammut for a free replacement device instead of returning the recalled one.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Mammut to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 1632 — Mammut Mountain climbing rescue devices Hello, I own a Mountain climbing rescue devices that is covered by recall 1632 from Mammut. The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled RescYou devices and contact Mammut for a free replacement crevasse rescue device. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
