CPSC2020-09-30
Petzl Recalls Safety Ropes Due to Fall and Injury Hazard
Petzl America Inc., of Salt Lake City, Utah
Hazard
The rope can have a deep cut or tape securing two ends of rope together, which can cause the rope to fail, posing fall and injury hazards to the user.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ropes and inspect the rope for a deep cut or tape connecting two ends of rope together, and if either is found, contact Petzl America for instructions on receiving a free replacement rope.
Sold at
GME Supply, Karst Sports and industrial and recreational stores nationwide, and online at www.gmesupply.com and www.Karstsports.com from March 2018 through July 2020 for between $200 and $1,200.
Affected count
About 14,850 (In addition, about 2,500 were sold in Canada)
Injuries reported
None reported.
Manufactured in
France
Remedy type
Replace
Products
Low-Stretch Kernmantle Ropes
Consumer contact
Petzl America toll-free at 877-807-3805 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, email at safetynotices@petzl.com, or online at www.petzl.com and select Professional or Sport then click on Customer Service/Security Alerts located at the top of the page for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/Petzl-Recalls-Safety-Ropes-Due-to-Fall-and-Injury-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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