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Petzl Recalls Lanyards with Carabiners Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death

Reported: February 9, 2022 Initiated: February 9, 2022 #22072

Product Description

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.

Reason for Recall

The carabiner's gate automatic closing system can malfunction, posing a risk of serious injury or death to the user.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lanyards and contact Petzl for a full refund, including shipping. Consumers will be provided a postage-paid label to return their recalled lanyard.

Details

Units Affected
About 230 (In addition, about 22 were sold in Canada)
Official Source
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2022/Petzl-Recalls-Lanyards-with-Carabiners-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death

Frequently Asked Questions

What product 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.. Units affected: About 230 (In addition, about 22 were sold in Canada).
Why was this product recalled? ▼
The carabiner's gate automatic closing system can malfunction, posing a risk of serious injury or death to the user.
What should consumers do? ▼
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lanyards and contact Petzl for a full refund, including shipping. Consumers will be provided a postage-paid label to return their recalled lanyard.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on February 9, 2022. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 22072.

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