Climbers Urged to Stop Using Faulty Via Ferrata Gear Due to Serious Fall Risk

Hundreds of climbers across the U.S. are being asked to stop using a specific line of climbing gear after a recall was issued due to a potentially deadly flaw. Mammut Sports Group has recalled its Skywalker Pro Via Ferrata Sets, including two variants and a bundled package, after discovering that the carabiner can open without the safety latch, creating a serious fall hazard that could result in severe injury or death.

The recall, announced on June 12, 2025, affects approximately 580 units sold in the United States and an additional 42 sold in Canada. The affected models—Skywalker Pro Via Ferrata (2040-02840), Skywalker Pro Turn Via Ferrata (2040-02850), and Skywalker Pro Via Ferrata Package (2040-02870)—can be identified by their orange and gray carabiners attached to a blue cord and by the style number printed on a tag inside the pouch. Though no injuries or incidents have been reported, Mammut is taking proactive steps to remove the gear from circulation.

The recalled gear was sold at outdoor retailers including Jackson Hole Mountain Resort in Wyoming, Campsaver in Utah, and others nationwide between February 2023 and March 2025. The products retailed for between $150 and $280. All were manufactured in Switzerland and imported by Mammut Sports Group Inc. based in Williston, Vermont. The company is offering full refunds and will provide prepaid return labels to affected customers who contact them by phone, email, or through their official website.

Climbers in possession of these sets should immediately cease use and follow the company’s return procedures to avoid potential danger.

Article by multiple contributors, based upon information from Mammut Sports Group press release and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

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