Petzl America Recalls GYM, PANDION and PANJI Climbing Harnesses Due to Fall Hazard
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 24-358 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- September 12, 2024
- Brand
- Petzl
- Category
- Sports, bikes and outdoor
- Products
- Petzl GYM, PANDION and PANJI climbing harnesses
- Hazard
- Fall Hazard
- Hazard type
- Falls and tip-overs
- Remedy
- Repair
- Units
- About 22,000 (In addition, about 5,800 were sold in Canada)
- Made in
- Malaysia
- Last updated by CPSC
- September 12, 2024
What was recalled
This recall involves three Petzl climbing harnesses: the GYM harness (Model No. C032AA00), the PANDION harness (Model Nos. C029AA00 and C029AA01), and the PANJI harness (Model No. C028AA00). The recalled harnesses were used by operators of climbing gyms, adventure parks, guide companies, and consumers. Serial numbers are printed on a label inside the harnesses. Recalled Harnesses Serial Numbers GYM harness (Model C032AA00) 18319xxxxxx through 19264xxxxxx, 19Jxxxxxxxxxx through 24Axxxxxxxxxx PANDION harness (Model C029AA00) 18321xxxxxx through 19264xxxxxx 19Jxxxxxxxxxx through 24Axxxxxxxxxx PANDION harness (Model C029AA01) 1827xxxxxx through 19262xxxxxx, 19Jxxxxxxxxxx through 23Axxxxxxxxxx PANJI harness (Model C028AA00) 18326xxxxxx through 19253xxxxxx, 19Jxxxxxxxxxx and 23Jxxxxxxxxxx
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Petzl GYM, PANDION and PANJI climbing harnesses · About 22,000 (In addition, about 5,800 were sold in Canada) units
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Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Online and in stores at KarstSports, PeakTrading, Backcountry, OmniProGear, Moosejaw and other outdoor equipment stores from January 2019 through May 2024 for between $59.95 and $69.95.; Petzl America, Inc., of Salt Lake City, Utah.
Injuries or incidents reported
There has been one report of a user in the United States suffering serious injuries from a fall.
Consumer contact
Petzl America, Inc. toll-free at 877-807-3805 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. MT, Monday through Friday, email at Returns@petzl.com, or online at https://www.petzl.com/US/en/Operators/safety-alerts or www.petzl.com/US/en/Operators 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 451 recalls in the sports, bikes and outdoor category, 74 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
Petzl GYM, PANDION and PANJI climbing harnesses (About 22,000 (In addition, about 5,800 were sold in Canada) units). This recall involves three Petzl climbing harnesses: the GYM harness (Model No.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Fall Hazard.
What should I do if I own one?
Consumers and operators of climbing gyms, adventure parks, search and rescue operations, and adventure guide companies should immediately stop using the recalled harnesses and contact Petzl America for a free repair.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on September 12, 2024. 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.