Petzl Recalls Lanyards with Carabiners Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death
What was recalled
This recall involves Petzl Scorpio Eashook lanyards with aluminum carabiners at the end of two retractable polyethylene arms. The lanyard, designed for via ferrata and adventure park use, supports up to 264 pounds. It measures about 30 inches un-retracted, about 43 inches extended and the short arm length is about 14 inches. SCORPIO is printed on the gray zippered pouch that contains the energy absorber. Petzl is printed on the gray zipper pouch attached to the lanyard and a serial number ranging from 21A 0000000 000 through 21I 9999999 999 is printed on a white tag in that gray zipper pouch.
Hazard
The carabiner's gate automatic closing system can malfunction, posing a risk of serious injury or death to the user.
Injuries
None reported
Made in
France
Where it was sold
- Mountain Gear, Omni Progear, Ouray Mountain Sports, Moosejaw Mountaineering, Backcountry Gear Ltd. and boutique shops nationwide and online at www.petzl.com from January 2021 through February 2022 for about $180.
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