CPSCGeneral Alert
Petzl America Recalls Belay Devices Due to Fall Hazard
Published: August 30, 2011Recall ID: 11314Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Excessive force on the handle can cause it to become stuck in the open position. When stuck open, the assisted braking function is disabled, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
The GRIGRI 2 belay device is used by rock climbers to control the climber's safety rope during a fall or while being lowered on the rope. The first five digits of the serial numbers of devices affected by this recall range from 10326 to 11136. The serial number is engraved on the body of the product underneath and protected by the folded handle. The belay devices are 4 inches in length and 2 inches in width, and come in grey, blue, and orange colors.
Affected Products
GRIGRI 2 belay device with assisted braking
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2011/Petzl-America-Recalls-Belay-Devices-Due-to-Fall-Hazard |
| Title | Petzl America Recalls Belay Devices Due to Fall Hazard |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2011.11314.11314.jpg |
| Hazards › Name | Excessive force on the handle can cause it to become stuck in the open position. When stuck open, the assisted braking function is disabled, posing a fall hazard to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | Seven devices worldwide, including one in the U.S., were returned after the users noticed that the handle could become stuck in the open position. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | GRIGRI 2 belay device with assisted braking |
| Products › Type | Mountain Climbing |
| Products › Category I D | 68308 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 18,000 in the United States and about 2,000 in Canada |
| Recall I D | 752 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop use of the affected GRIGRI 2s immediately, and contact Petzl America for a replacement. |
| Importers › Name | Petzl America Inc., of Clearfield, Utah |
| Retailers › Name | Sports and recreation stores in the U.S. and Canada from February 2011 to June 2011 for about $95. |
| Recall Date | 2011-08-30T00:00:00 |
| Description | The GRIGRI 2 belay device is used by rock climbers to control the climber's safety rope during a fall or while being lowered on the rope. The first five digits of the serial numbers of devices affected by this recall range from 10326 to 11136. The serial number is engraved on the body of the product underneath and protected by the folded handle. The belay devices are 4 inches in length and 2 inches in width, and come in grey, blue, and orange colors. |
| Recall Number | 11314 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Petzl SAS, of Crolles, France |
| Inconjunctions › U R L | http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2011/11880r-eng.php |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Petzl America at (800) 932-2978 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday or visit http://www.petzl.com/us/outdoor/us/recall-replacement-grigri-2 |
| Last Publish Date | 2016-07-08T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | France |