Safety Alert: Petzl America Warns of Burn Hazard from Headlamps; Product Should Only Be Used with Non-Rechargeable Batteries
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2008-09-18). Hazards: fire, burn. Models: E26P, E26PN, E27P, 3-black, E27PN, E28P…. About 322,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 08403 |
| Published | 2008-09-18 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Lights & Accessories |
| Products | MYO and "MYO Belt" Headlamps |
| Firms | Petzl S.A., of Crolles, France (manufacturer); Petzl America, of Clearfield, Utah (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | France |
| Units (US) | 322,000 |
| Model numbers | E26P, E26PN, E27P, 3-black, E27PN, E28P, 5-black, E28PN, E29, E30, E31, E32, SB5, E33, E83, E84 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn |
| Remedy classes | new instructions, stop use |
| Sold | Specialty retailers nationwide from February 2003 through August 2008 for between $40 and $80. |
Description
This safety alert involves the "MYO" and "MYO Belt" headlamps with name and model numbers listed below. The "MYO" headlamps have a battery pack attached to the headband. The "MYO Belt" headlamps have a remote battery pack attached to the headlamp via a long electric cable. Name Model Number MYO E26P MYO-black E26PN MYO 3 E27P MYO 3-black E27PN MYO 5 E28P MYO 5-black E28PN MYO Belt 3 E29 P MYO Belt 5 E30 P MYOLITE E31 P MYOLITE 3 E32 P MYOBELT SB5 E33 P MYO XP, blue E83 P MYO XP, gray E83 P2 MYOBELT XP, blue E84 P MYO XP BELT, gray E84 P2 The name of the product can be found on the side of the headlamp and on the packaging. The model number can be found on the packaging.
Hazard
If the headlamp is used with rechargeable batteries, the cable connecting the battery pack to the lamp can spark, melt, or catch fire. This poses a burn hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using rechargeable batteries with the headlamps and contact Petzl to obtain a new warning label. Consumers can continue to use the headlamps with non-rechargeable batteries.
Incidents and injuries
Petzl has received 13 reports of sparking and/or melting, with 2 reports of flames. One consumer received a minor burn to the hand, and another experienced singed hair.
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