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Petzl America Recalls Scorpio and Absorbica Safety Lanyards due to Fall Hazard

Recall 11-276 · July 12, 2011 · Petzl

What to doConsumers should immediately stop using the lanyards and contact Petzl America Inc. for a free inspection and replacement of any non-conforming products.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
11-276 (CPSC)
Recall date
July 12, 2011
Brand
Petzl
Category
Other consumer products
Products
Scorpio and Absorbica Shock Absorbing Lanyards
Hazard
Fall Hazard
Hazard type
Falls and tip-overs
Remedy
Replace
Units
About 375,000 units worldwide
Made in
France
Last updated by CPSC
May 6, 2016

What was recalled

This recall affects all Scorpio and Absorbica lanyards manufactured before May 2011. Scorpio: Affected Scorpio lanyards manufactured between 2002 and 2005 are model numbers L60 and L60 CK. These are yellow and blue, Y-shaped lanyards with yellow stitching on both ends. They are connected by a metal O-ring to one end of a blue pouch which contains the tear-webbing shock absorber. The pouch has a tag on it with the word "PETZL" in white letters. The other end of the blue pouch has a blue and yellow webbing attachment loop that connects to the climbing harness. Affected Scorpio lanyards manufactured between 2005 and 2011 are model numbers L60 2, L60 2CK, L60 H, L60 WL. These are red, Y-shaped lanyards connected by a black metal O-ring to one end of a grey zippered pouch which contains the tear-webbing shock absorber. The other end of the pouch has a black webbing attachment loop that connects to the climber's harness. Absorbica: Absorbica comes in several models with varying lanyard configurations and several different connector options. Affected model numbers are L70150 I, L70150 IM, L70150 Y, L70150 YM, L57, L58, L58 MGO, L59, and L59 MGO. The lanyards have a black zippered pouch with yellow trim and the Petzl logo on the side. All have a common tear-webbing shock absorber accessible through the zippered pouch. This zippered pouch has a connector attachment on one end. The other end can have a connector attachment, a single lanyard or a Y-shaped lanyard. All lanyard options are constructed of black nylon webbing or rope and have either a connector attachment point or a snap hook connector sewn directly to the lanyard.

Is my product affected?

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

  • Scorpio and Absorbica Shock Absorbing Lanyards · About 375,000 units worldwide units

Photos from the recall notice

SCORPIO L60 2005 to Present
SCORPIO L60 2005 to Present
SCORPIO L60 2002 to 2005
SCORPIO L60 2002 to 2005
ABSORBICA L57 basic (left) and in its various configurations (right)
ABSORBICA L57 basic (left) and in its various configurations (right)

Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Authorized Petzl dealers nationwide and in Canada from January 2002 through May 2011 for $75 to $220.; Petzl America Inc., of Clearfield, Utah.

Injuries or incidents reported

None in U.S.; one fall injury in France.

Consumer contact

For additional information, contact Petzl America Inc. at (877) 740-3826 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. MT, Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website 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 399 recalls in the other consumer products category, 68 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Scorpio and Absorbica Shock Absorbing Lanyards (About 375,000 units worldwide units). This recall affects all Scorpio and Absorbica lanyards manufactured before May 2011.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Fall Hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should immediately stop using the lanyards and contact Petzl America Inc. for a free inspection and replacement of any non-conforming products.

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