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Petzl Recalls PIRANA Descender Canyoneering Devices Due to Drowning Risk

Reported: March 2, 2022 Initiated: March 2, 2022 #22091

Product Description

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.

Reason for Recall

The user's rope can get caught or wedged in the PIRANA blocking slot and stop or suspend the climber, posing a drowning risk if they are under a waterfall or pool.

Remedy

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.

Details

Units Affected
About 3,450 (In addition, about 177 were sold in Canada)
Official Source
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2022/Petzl-Recalls-PIRANA-Descender-Canyoneering-Devices-Due-to-Drowning-Risk

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
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.. Units affected: About 3,450 (In addition, about 177 were sold in Canada).
Why was this product recalled? ▼
The user's rope can get caught or wedged in the PIRANA blocking slot and stop or suspend the climber, posing a drowning risk if they are under a waterfall or pool.
What should consumers do? ▼
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.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on March 2, 2022. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 22091.

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