CPSCGeneral Alert
Petzl America Recalls Climbing Equipment Due to Fall Hazard
Published: October 18, 2006Recall ID: 07010Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
These carabiners have a green button that acts as a safety mechanism to prevent unlocking. The recalled carabiners can unlock unexpectedly without pressing the green button, posing a fall hazard.
Product Description & Identification
The recall involves the M34 BL Am'D Ball Lock and M36 BL William Ball Lock carabiners with metal locking sleeves. Carabiners with batch number between 06076 and 06178 are included in the recall. The batch number is engraved on the spine of the carabiner. The recall does not include Ball Lock carabiners having a plastic locking sleeve.
Affected Products
Carabiners used for climbing
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2007/Petzl-America-Recalls-Climbing-Equipment-Due-to-Fall-Hazard |
| Title | Petzl America Recalls Climbing Equipment Due to Fall Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/82892d3b82024f98b277c350bfc1d177.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled William Ball Lock Carabiner |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/646f0f8f4e02450cac939fba9fb30fda.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Am'D Ball Lock Carabiner |
| Hazards › Name | These carabiners have a green button that acts as a safety mechanism to prevent unlocking. The recalled carabiners can unlock unexpectedly without pressing the green button, posing a fall hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | Carabiners used for climbing |
| Products › Type | Climbing Equipment |
| Products › Category I D | 1885 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 8,000 |
| Recall I D | 3466 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using the recalled carabiners immediately, and contact Petzl America to have their carabiners inspected and to receive a free replacement, if necessary. |
| Retailers › Name | Petzl dealers nationwide from March 2006 through July 2006 for about $13 for the Am'D model and about $17 for the William model. |
| Recall Date | 2006-10-18T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recall involves the M34 BL Am'D Ball Lock and M36 BL William Ball Lock carabiners with metal locking sleeves. Carabiners with batch number between 06076 and 06178 are included in the recall. The batch number is engraved on the spine of the carabiner. The recall does not include Ball Lock carabiners having a plastic locking sleeve. |
| Distributors › Name | Petzl America, of Clearfield, Utah |
| Recall Number | 07010 |
| Consumer Contact | For more information, consumers can contact Petzl America at (877) 807-3805 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, or log on to the firm's Web site at www.petzl.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |