Petzl Recalls PIRANA Descender Canyoneering Devices Due to Drowning Risk
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-9253.
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.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-9253.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled PIRANA descender devices and contact Petzl for a full refund, including shipping. Consumers will be provided a postage-paid label to return their recalled descender.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Rei, Karst Sports, Backcountry.com, Www.petzl.com, And Other Websites And Outdoor Stores Nationwide From July 2019 Through January 2022 For About $39. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-9253.
Petzl toll-free at 877-807-3805 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, email at Returns@petzl.com or online at www.petzl.com/US/en/Sport/recalls or www.petzl.com and click on "Sport, Customer Service, Safety Alerts" and select "PIRANA Descender recall" for more information.
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Rei, Karst Sports, Backcountry.com, Www.petzl.com, And Other Websites And Outdoor Stores Nationwide From July 2019 Through January 2022 For About $39. Recall FAQ
Rei, Karst Sports, Backcountry.com, Www.petzl.com, And Other Websites And Outdoor Stores Nationwide From July 2019 Through January 2022 For About $39. is the subject of a consumer products recall: Petzl Recalls PIRANA Descender Canyoneering Devices Due to Drowning Risk. The notice was published on March 2, 2022 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 3,450 units are potentially affected.