CPSC recall 08-403, announced September 18, 2008, covers Petzl S.A. MYO and "MYO Belt" Headlamps (about 322,000 units). If the headlamp is used with rechargeable batteries, the cable connecting the battery pack to the lamp can spark, melt, or catch fire. The notice cites 13 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using rechargeable batteries with the headlamps and contact Petzl to obtain a new warning label. Recall contact: call (877) 740-3826, or go to www.petzl.com.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
Name Model Number MYO E26P MYO-black E26PN MYO 3 E27P MYO 3-black E27PN MYO 5 E28P MYO 5-black E28PN MYO Belt 3 E29 P MYO Belt 5 E30 P MYOLITE E31 P MYOLITE 3 E32 P MYOBELT SB5 E33 P MYO XP, blue E83 P MYO XP, gray E83 P2 MYOBELT XP, blue E84 P MYO XP BELT, gray E84 P2 The name of the product can be found on the side of the headlamp and on the packaging.
Which products are included?
This safety alert involves the "MYO" and "MYO Belt" headlamps with name and model numbers listed below. The "MYO" headlamps have a battery pack attached to the headband. The "MYO Belt" headlamps have a remote battery pack attached to the headlamp via a long electric cable. Name Model Number MYO E26P MYO-black E26PN MYO 3 E27P MYO 3-black E27PN MYO 5 E28P MYO 5-black E28PN MYO Belt 3 E29 P MYO Belt 5 E30 P MYOLITE E31 P MYOLITE 3 E32 P MYOBELT SB5 E33 P MYO XP, blue E83 P MYO XP, gray E83 P2 MYOBELT XP, blue E84 P MYO XP BELT, gray E84 P2 The name of the product can be found on the side of the headlamp and on the packaging. The model number can be found on the packaging.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
If the headlamp is used with rechargeable batteries, the cable connecting the battery pack to the lamp can spark, melt, or catch fire. This poses a burn hazard to consumers.
Incidents and injuries
Petzl has received 13 reports of sparking and/or melting, with 2 reports of flames. One consumer received a minor burn to the hand, and another experienced singed hair.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using rechargeable batteries with the headlamps and contact Petzl to obtain a new warning label. Consumers can continue to use the headlamps with non-rechargeable batteries.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Petzl S.A.
- Manufacturer
- Petzl S.A., of Crolles, France
- Recall number
- 08-403
- Units
- About 322,000
- Manufactured in
- France
- Sold at / sales period
- Specialty retailers nationwide from February 2003 through August 2008 for between $40 and $80.
- Distributor
- Petzl America, of Clearfield, Utah
MYO and "MYO Belt" Headlamps
CPSC product type: Lights & Accessories
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Petzl America toll-free at (877) 740-3826 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at http://www.petzl.com
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