Petzl America Recalls GYM, PANDION and PANJI Climbing Harnesses Due to Fall Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2024-09-12). Hazards: fall. Models: C032AA00, C029AA00, C029AA01, C028AA00, 18319xxxxxx, 18321xxxxxx…. About 22,000 units in the US and 5,800 in Canada.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 24358 |
| Published | 2024-09-12 |
| Last updated | 2024-09-12 |
| Products | Petzl GYM, PANDION and PANJI climbing harnesses |
| Firm named in the title | Petzl America |
| Firms | Petzl America, Inc., of Salt Lake City, Utah (importer) |
| Manufactured in | Malaysia |
| Units (US) | 22,000 |
| Units (Canada) | 5,800 |
| Model numbers | C032AA00, C029AA00, C029AA01, C028AA00, 18319xxxxxx, 18321xxxxxx, 1827xxxxxx, 18326xxxxxx |
| Hazard classes | fall |
| Remedy classes | repair, stop use |
| Sold | 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. |
Description
This recall involves three Petzl climbing harnesses: the GYM harness (Model No. C032AA00), the PANDION harness (Model Nos. C029AA00 and C029AA01), and the PANJI harness (Model No. C028AA00). The recalled harnesses were used by operators of climbing gyms, adventure parks, guide companies, and consumers. Serial numbers are printed on a label inside the harnesses. Recalled Harnesses Serial Numbers GYM harness (Model C032AA00) 18319xxxxxx through 19264xxxxxx, 19Jxxxxxxxxxx through 24Axxxxxxxxxx PANDION harness (Model C029AA00) 18321xxxxxx through 19264xxxxxx 19Jxxxxxxxxxx through 24Axxxxxxxxxx PANDION harness (Model C029AA01) 1827xxxxxx through 19262xxxxxx, 19Jxxxxxxxxxx through 23Axxxxxxxxxx PANJI harness (Model C028AA00) 18326xxxxxx through 19253xxxxxx, 19Jxxxxxxxxxx and 23Jxxxxxxxxxx
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.
Incidents and injuries
There has been one report of a user in the United States suffering serious injuries from a fall.
Linked notices
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