PIRANA descender canyoneering devices
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
The Petzl PIRANA descender, an aluminum canyoneering device available in orange (model D005AA00) and black (model D005AA01), is being recalled due to a hazard where the user's rope can become caught or wedged in the device's blocking slot. This malfunction can stop or suspend the climber during descent, creating a drowning risk if the person is positioned under a waterfall or pool. The recalled devices have serial numbers between 19 F 0000000 000 and 22 A 9999999 999, which can be found on the product's frame.
According to the recall, consumers should immediately stop using the PIRANA descender and contact Petzl for a full refund that includes return shipping costs. Petzl will provide consumers with a postage-paid label to return their recalled descender device.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
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.
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.
This recall involves the Petzl PIRANA descender, an aluminum adjustable friction descender device for canyoneering. The descender has three rope installation options that allow the user to select the degree of friction before initiating a descent. A friction spur allows the user to increase braking power during descent. A plastic ring keeps the connector positioned to facilitate rope installation while the device is connected to the harness. The descender comes in orange (D005AA00) and black (D005AA01) with serial numbers ranging between 19 F 0000000 000 and 22 A 9999999 999. Serial numbers are located on the frame of the product.
Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗
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