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Petzl America Recalls Climbing Equipment Due to Fall HazardDate: 10/18/2006
Reason: Fall Hazard
Distribution: Petzl dealers nationwide
WASHINGTON , D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Units: About 8,000 Importer/Distributor: Petzl America, of Clearfield, Utah 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. Incidents/Injuries: None reported. 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. Sold at: Petzl dealers nationwide from March 2006 through July 2006 for about $13 for the Am'D model and about $17 for the William model. Manufactured in: United States Remedy: 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. 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   Other Outdoors Recalls and Alerts of InterestDate: 6/12/2008 Reason: Ventilation: Label; Certification Distribution: Nationwide Date: 6/12/2008 Reason: Excessive heat can cause the wiring harness to melt. This defect can result in a fire hazard to consumers. Distribution: Nationwide. Date: 7/3/2008 Reason: The throttle can fail to return to the idle position when released or could fail to be at idle on start-up. This could result in loss of vehicle control, posing a risk of serious injury or death to the rider. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 6/12/2008 Reason: Muffler Bonding Distribution: Nationwide Date: 7/3/2008 Reason: A review of these injuries shows that burns were the most common, accounting for more than half of the incidents. Distribution: Nationwide Date: 7/3/2008 Reason: The hip restraints on the cars can detach at the base, posing a fall and injury risk to consumers. Distribution: Nationwide |
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