Petzl America Recalls Climbing Equipment Due to Fall Hazard

Recalled October 18, 2006 · CPSC recall 07010 · Petzl America

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.

Units

About 8,000

Incidents / injuries

None reported.

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.

What to do

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.

Contact

For more information, consumers can contact Petzl America at (877) 807-3805 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, or log on to the firm's Web site at www.petzl.com

Product

Carabiners used for climbing

Distributed by

Petzl America, of Clearfield, Utah

Retailers

Petzl dealers nationwide from March 2006 through July 2006 for about $13 for the Am'D model and about $17 for the William model.

Made in

United States

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →