Petzl America · Recalled
Petzl America Recalls Belay Devices Due to Fall Hazard
Excessive force on the handle can cause it to become stuck in the open position. When stuck open, the assisted braking function is disabled, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
- Units
- About 18,000 in the United States and about 2,000 in Canada
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $95
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
The GRIGRI 2 belay device is used by rock climbers to control the climber's safety rope during a fall or while being lowered on the rope. The first five digits of the serial numbers of devices affected by this recall range from 10326 to 11136. The serial number is engraved on the body of the product underneath and protected by the folded handle. The belay devices are 4 inches in length and 2 inches in width, and come in grey, blue, and orange colors.
The file
- Sold at
- Sports and recreation stores in the U.S. and Canada from February 2011 to June 2011 for about $95.
- Product type
- Mountain Climbing
- Made in
- France
- Recalled by
- Petzl America Inc., of Clearfield, Utah, Petzl SAS, of Crolles, France
Incident log
Seven devices worldwide, including one in the U.S., were returned after the users noticed that the handle could become stuck in the open position. No injuries have been reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should stop use of the affected GRIGRI 2s immediately, and contact Petzl America for a replacement.
For additional information, contact Petzl America at (800) 932-2978 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday or visit http://www.petzl.com/us/outdoor/us/recall-replacement-grigri-2
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated AUG 30 2011; last revised JUL 08 2016.