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Fall / CollapseOctober 18, 2006CPSC #07010

Petzl America Recalls Climbing Equipment Due to Fall Hazard

Product
Climbing Equipment
Units affected
8,000
Remedy
replacement

What was recalled

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.

Hazard

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.

Injuries

None reported.

Made in

United States

Where it was sold

  • Petzl dealers nationwide from March 2006 through July 2006 for about $13 for the Am'D model and about $17 for the William model.

Photos

Recalled William Ball Lock CarabinerRecalled Am'D Ball Lock Carabiner
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