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Petzl Recalls Safety Ropes Due to Fall and Injury Hazard

Recall 20-194 · September 30, 2020 · Petzl

What to doConsumers should immediately stop using the recalled ropes and inspect the rope for a deep cut or tape connecting two ends of rope together, and if either is found, contact Petzl America for instructions on receiving a free replacement rope.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
20-194 (CPSC)
Recall date
September 30, 2020
Brand
Petzl
Category
Other consumer products
Products
Low-Stretch Kernmantle Ropes
Hazard
Fall and Injury Hazard
Hazard type
Laceration and cutsFalls and tip-overs
Remedy
Replace
Units
About 14,850 (In addition, about 2,500 were sold in Canada)
Made in
France
Last updated by CPSC
September 30, 2020

What was recalled

The recalled low-stretch kernmantle ropes are designed for professional use, including work-at-height use, difficult access, technical rescue and industrial applications; and for recreational use, including climbing, caving and mountaineering. The ropes have a nylon core and polyester sheath material. Only ropes with serial numbers ranging between 18 C 0000000 000 and 20 H 0000000 000 are included in the recall. The recalled rope models include: Axis 11mm rope (white, yellow, black, blue, red and orange) available in 150, 200, 600 and 1200 feet. Model Numbers R074AA00 - R074AA27. Parallel 10.5mm (white, yellow, black, blue, red and orange), available in 50, 100, 200 and 500 meters. Model Numbers R077AA03 - R077AA28. Vector 12.5mm rope (white, yellow, black, blue, red and orange) available in 150, 200, 600 and 1200 feet. Model Numbers R078AA00-R078AA27. Segment 8 mm (white) available in 50, 100 or 200 meters. Model Numbers R076AA00 - R076AA06. Ray 12 mm (yellow/black) available in 25, 50, 75, 100 and 200 feet. Model Numbers R091AA00 - R091AA04. ASAP'AXIS 11 mm (white) available 10, 20, 30, 40, 50 and 60 meters. Model numbers R074DA00 -- R074DA05 Push 200 9 mm (white, orange) available in 200 meters. Model Numbers R40AW200 and R40AO200. Club 200 10 mm (white, orange) available in 200 meters. Model Numbers R39AW200 and R39AO200. Top 9.8 mm (Not sold in North America) Lead 9.8mm (Not sold in North America) JAG Rescue Kit model numbers K090AA00-K090AA02 The recalled safety ropes have the model name and serial number on the label affixed to each end of the rope.

Is my product affected?

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

  • Low-Stretch Kernmantle Ropes · About 14,850 (In addition, about 2,500 were sold in Canada) units

Photos from the recall notice

Recalled Low-Stretch Kernmantle Rope
Recalled Low-Stretch Kernmantle Rope
Recalled Rope with a deep cut in an AXIS 11 mm
Recalled Rope with a deep cut in an AXIS 11 mm
A 2.1-meter scrap of rope taped to one end of an AXIS 11 mm rope
A 2.1-meter scrap of rope taped to one end of an AXIS 11 mm rope
Recalled Petzl rope markings attached to label at the end of the rope
Recalled Petzl rope markings attached to label at the end of the rope

Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: GME Supply, Karst Sports and industrial and recreational stores nationwide, and online at www.gmesupply.com and www.Karstsports.com from March 2018 through July 2020 for between $200 and $1,200.; Petzl America Inc., of Salt Lake City, Utah.

Consumer contact

Petzl America toll-free at 877-807-3805 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, email at safetynotices@petzl.com, or online at www.petzl.com and select Professional or Sport then click on Customer Service/Security Alerts located at the top of the page for more information.

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?

Low-Stretch Kernmantle Ropes (About 14,850 (In addition, about 2,500 were sold in Canada) units). The recalled low-stretch kernmantle ropes are designed for professional use, including work-at-height use, difficult access, technical rescue and industrial applications; and for recreational use, including climbing, caving and mountaineering.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Fall and Injury Hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ropes and inspect the rope for a deep cut or tape connecting two ends of rope together, and if either is found, contact Petzl America for instructions on receiving a free replacement rope.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on September 30, 2020. 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.