CPSC recall 07-010, announced October 18, 2006, covers Petzl America Carabiners used for climbing (about 8,000 units). These carabiners have a green button that acts as a safety mechanism to prevent unlocking. The notice reports no incidents. 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. Recall contact: call (877) 807-3805, or go to www.petzl.com.
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The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
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 and injuries
None reported.
Official 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.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Petzl America
- Recall number
- 07-010
- Units
- About 8,000
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- 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
- Petzl America, of Clearfield, Utah
Carabiners used for climbing
CPSC product type: Climbing Equipment
Recall contact information
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
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