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Safety Alert: Petzl America Warns of Burn Hazard from Headlamps; Product Should Only Be Used with Non-Rechargeable Batteries

Recall 08-403 · September 18, 2008 · Petzl

What to doConsumers 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.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
08-403 (CPSC)
Recall date
September 18, 2008
Brand
Petzl
Category
Power banks, chargers and batteries
Products
MYO and "MYO Belt" Headlamps
Hazard
Fire and burn hazard
Hazard type
Fire and burn
Units
About 322,000
Made in
France
Last updated by CPSC
May 23, 2014

What was recalled

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.

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • MYO and "MYO Belt" Headlamps · About 322,000 units

Photos from the recall notice

Recalled MYOLITE Headlamp
Recalled MYOLITE Headlamp
Recalled MYOLITE 3 Headlamp
Recalled MYOLITE 3 Headlamp
Recalled MYO XP Headlamp
Recalled MYO XP Headlamp
Recalled MYO XP Belt Headlamp
Recalled MYO XP Belt Headlamp

Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Specialty retailers nationwide from February 2003 through August 2008 for between $40 and $80.; Petzl S.A., of Crolles, France; Petzl America, of Clearfield, Utah.

Injuries or incidents reported

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.

Consumer contact

For additional information, contact Petzl America toll-free at (877) 740-3826 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at http://www.petzl.com

Recall history and context

Petzl appears in 11 CPSC recalls on record. See all Petzl recalls.

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 109 recalls in the power banks, chargers and batteries category, 20 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

MYO and "MYO Belt" Headlamps (About 322,000 units). This safety alert involves the "MYO" and "MYO Belt" headlamps with name and model numbers listed below.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Fire and burn hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

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.

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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.