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PIRANA descender canyoneering devices
Official notice
2 Mar 2022
Last checked
2 Mar 2022
An official CPSC notice concerns PIRANA descender canyoneering devices. 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. Published 2022-03-02.
What to do now
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.
Units affected
3,450
Recall number
22091
Official notice
2022-03-02
The hazard
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.
How to check if you're affected
How to check if you're affected
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Brand: Petzl. Contact: Petzl 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 www.petzl.com/US/en/Sport/recalls or www.petzl.com and click on "Sport, Customer Service, Safety Alerts" and select "PIRANA Descender recall" for more information.. Phone 877-807-3805.
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