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Lyon Caving Suit Product Recall

Andy Sparrow

Active member
The following recall has been issued by Lyon:

CAVING SUIT RECALL

24th June 2013

Since the launch of the Lyon caving suit, we have received feedback from a number of users that both the durability and ?fit? of the suit falls short of our high quality standards.

On investigation, we have found that the material used in the production of these suits is different to that used in the prototype suit reviewed by Dave Ramsey in Descent magazine 231.  After a period of testing and consultation, we have decided that a full recall of this item is necessary

If you own a Lyon caving suit, please return it along with proof of purchase to the retailer you originally purchased it from for a full refund.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused. In the meantime, our product developers are working hard to rectify these two issues for the ?Mk. 2? version which will be available in due course. If you have any questions, please email us  on: cavingsuit@lyon.co.uk

Lyon Equipment Limited, Unit 3 - 7 Tebay Business Park, Old Tebay, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 3SS Tel: +44 (0)15396 24040
 

Alex

Well-known member
Ahh so that's why it ripped on my first trip and several more times when crawling other anything remotely sharp. Pity I liked the suit otherwise, I wondered why it seemed to rip so easily, I thought it was just the way I caved lol.
 

Rob

Well-known member
Alex said:
Ahh so that's why it ripped on my first trip and several more times when crawling other anything remotely sharp. Pity I liked the suit otherwise, I wondered why it seemed to rip so easily, I thought it was just the way I caved lol.
Exactly my thoughts!

Hats off to Hitch n Hike for my full refund even before this recall had been announced..
 

Rhys

Moderator
Andy Sparrow said:
On investigation, we have found that the material used in the production of these suits is different to that used in the prototype suit ...

Ooops. Sounds like an expensive cock-up...

Rhys
 

Antwan

Member
Deserves them right for not giving me the Job!  :LOL:

I wonder if there will be a lot of small yellow tackle sacks appearing soon?
 
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