Petzl America Recalls Climbing Equipment Due to Fall Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2006-10-18). Hazards: fall. About 8,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 07010 |
| Published | 2006-10-18 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Climbing Equipment |
| Products | Carabiners used for climbing |
| Firm named in the title | Petzl America |
| Firms | Petzl America, of Clearfield, Utah (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | United States |
| Units (US) | 8,000 |
| Hazard classes | fall |
| Remedy classes | replace, inspect, stop use |
| Sold | Petzl dealers nationwide from March 2006 through July 2006 for about $13 for the Am'D model and about $17 for the William model. |
Description
The recall involves the M34 BL Am'D Ball Lock and M36 BL William Ball Lock carabiners with metal locking sleeves. Carabiners with batch number between 06076 and 06178 are included in the recall. The batch number is engraved on the spine of the carabiner. The recall does not include Ball Lock carabiners having a plastic locking sleeve.
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.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
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