Petzl America Recalls Climbing Equipment Due to Fall Hazard
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 07-010 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- October 18, 2006
- Brand
- Petzl
- Category
- Sports, bikes and outdoor
- Products
- Carabiners used for climbing
- Hazard
- Fall Hazard
- Hazard type
- Falls and tip-overs
- Units
- About 8,000
- Made in
- United States
- Last updated by CPSC
- May 23, 2014
What was recalled
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.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Carabiners used for climbing · About 8,000 units
Photos from the recall notice
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Petzl dealers nationwide from March 2006 through July 2006 for about $13 for the Am'D model and about $17 for the William model.; Petzl America, of Clearfield, Utah.
Consumer 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
Recall history and context
Petzl appears in 11 CPSC recalls on record. See all Petzl recalls.
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 451 recalls in the sports, bikes and outdoor category, 74 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
Carabiners used for climbing (About 8,000 units). The recall involves the M34 BL Am'D Ball Lock and M36 BL William Ball Lock carabiners with metal locking sleeves.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Fall Hazard.
What should I do if I own one?
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.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on May 23, 2014. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.