CPSC2006-10-18
Petzl America Recalls Climbing Equipment Due to Fall Hazard
Petzl America, of Clearfield, Utah
Hazard
These carabiners have a green button that acts as a safety mechanism to prevent unlocking. The recalled carabiners can unlock unexpectedly without pressing the green button, posing a fall hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled carabiners immediately, and contact Petzl America to have their carabiners inspected and to receive a free replacement, if necessary.
Sold at
Petzl dealers nationwide from March 2006 through July 2006 for about $13 for the Am'D model and about $17 for the William model.
Affected count
About 8,000
Injuries reported
None reported.
Manufactured in
United States
Products
Carabiners used for climbing
Consumer contact
For more information, consumers can contact Petzl America at (877) 807-3805 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, or log on to the firm's Web site at www.petzl.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2007/Petzl-America-Recalls-Climbing-Equipment-Due-to-Fall-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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