CPSC2024-09-12
Petzl America Recalls GYM, PANDION and PANJI Climbing Harnesses Due to Fall Hazard
Petzl America, Inc., of Salt Lake City, Utah
Hazard
The recalled harness can be put on backwards and the rope or carabiner can be attached to a non-weight-bearing leg loop elastic band, placing the user at risk of falling from height and sustaining serious injury, including paraplegia or death.
Remedy
Consumers and operators of climbing gyms, adventure parks, search and rescue operations, and adventure guide companies should immediately stop using the recalled harnesses and contact Petzl America for a free repair.
Sold at
Online and in stores at KarstSports, PeakTrading, Backcountry, OmniProGear, Moosejaw and other outdoor equipment stores from January 2019 through May 2024 for between $59.95 and $69.95.
Affected count
About 22,000 (In addition, about 5,800 were sold in Canada)
Injuries reported
There has been one report of a user in the United States suffering serious injuries from a fall.
Manufactured in
Malaysia
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Petzl GYM, PANDION and PANJI climbing harnesses
Consumer contact
Petzl America, Inc. 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 https://www.petzl.com/US/en/Operators/safety-alerts or www.petzl.com/US/en/Operators at the top of the page for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Petzl-America-Recalls-GYM-PANDION-and-PANJI-Climbing-Harnesses-Due-to-Fall-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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