Petzl America Recalls Climbing Equipment Due to Fall Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2006-10-18 · 07010
Hazards
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.
Recall
Number
07010
Date
2006-10-18
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Carabiners used for climbing
Companies
Retailer(s)
Petzl dealers nationwide from March 2006 through July 2006 for about $13 for the Am'D model and about $17 for the William model.
Distributor(s)
Petzl America, of Clearfield, Utah
Country of manufacture
United States
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.