CPSC2022-02-09
Petzl Recalls Lanyards with Carabiners Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death
Petzl America LLC, Salt Lake City, Utah
Hazard
The carabiner's gate automatic closing system can malfunction, posing a risk of serious injury or death to the user.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lanyards and contact Petzl for a full refund, including shipping. Consumers will be provided a postage-paid label to return their recalled lanyard.
Sold at
Mountain Gear, Omni Progear, Ouray Mountain Sports, Moosejaw Mountaineering, Backcountry Gear Ltd. and boutique shops nationwide and online at www.petzl.com from January 2021 through February 2022 for about $180.
Affected count
About 230 (In addition, about 22 were sold in Canada)
Injuries reported
None reported
Manufactured in
France
Remedy type
Refund
Products
Scorpio Eashook Lanyards with Carabiners
Consumer contact
Petzl toll-free at 877-807-3805 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, email at Returns@petzl.com or online at www.petzl.com/US/en/Sport/recalls or www.petzl.com and click on "Sport, Customer Service, Safety Alerts" and select "Scorpio Eashook Lanyard Recall" for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2022/Petzl-Recalls-Lanyards-with-Carabiners-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-DeathDon't want to check this manually?
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