Mammut Skywalk Via Ferrata sets climbing equipment — injuries risk

Hazard

The strength of the product is inadequate as the carabiner gate may open with a force below 1kN. This can lead to the climber detaching from the safety line and falling from a height. The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment Regulation.

Measures taken

• Recall of the product from end users — Manufacturer (27/03/2025)
• Warning consumers of the risks — Manufacturer (03/11/2025)

Product description

Marine blue via ferrata sets consisting of a shock absorber and two carabiners with orange clasps connected with elastic straps. The sets are also available as part of a package, which includes a helmet and harness. Carabiner batches - 07/2021 & 11/2022 are concerned. All other batches (including batches 07/2021 and 11/2022 with the additional "R") are subject to inspection by the user.