Petzl Recalls PIRANA Descender Canyoneering Devices Due to Drowning Risk
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2022-03-02 · 22091
Hazards
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.
Recall
Number
22091
Date
2022-03-02
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
PIRANA descender canyoneering devices
Remedies
Options
Refund
Companies
Retailer(s)
REI, Karst Sports, Backcountry.com, www.petzl.com, and other websites and outdoor stores nationwide from July 2019 through January 2022 for about $39.
Importer(s)
Petzl America, Inc., Salt Lake City, Utah
Country of manufacture
France
Description
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.