PIRANA descender canyoneering devices
Published March 2, 2022
Summary
CPSC records recall 22091, published March 2, 2022. Reported units: About 3,450 (In addition, about 177 were sold in Canada).
What's the hazard
The user's rope can get caught or wedged in the PIRANA blocking slot and stop or suspend the climber, posing a drowning risk if they are under a waterfall or pool.
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled PIRANA descender devices and contact Petzl for a full refund, including shipping. Consumers will be provided a postage-paid label to return their recalled descender.
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Recall details
- Brand
- Petzl America, Inc., Salt Lake City, Utah
- Distributor
- REI, Karst Sports, Backcountry.com, www.petzl.com, and other websites and outdoor stores nationwide from July 2019 through January 2022 for about $39.
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was PIRANA descender canyoneering devices recalled?
Yes. CPSC published recall 22091 on March 2, 2022. Reported hazard: The user's rope can get caught or wedged in the PIRANA blocking slot and stop or suspend the climber, posing a drowning risk if they are under a waterfall or pool.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled PIRANA descender devices and contact Petzl for a full refund, including shipping. Consumers will be provided a postage-paid label to return their recalled descender.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: Petzl America, Inc., Salt Lake City, Utah.