Petzl America Recalls Climbing Equipment Due to Fall Hazard
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-3466.
The recall involves the M34 BL Am'D Ball Lock and M36 BL William Ball Lock carabiners with metal locking sleeves. Carabiners with batch number between 06076 and 06178 are included in the recall. The batch number is engraved on the spine of the carabiner. The recall does not include Ball Lock carabiners having a plastic locking sleeve.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-3466.
Consumers should stop using the recalled carabiners immediately, and contact Petzl America to have their carabiners inspected and to receive a free replacement, if necessary.
✅ 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 Petzl Dealers Nationwide From March 2006 Through July 2006 For About $13 For The Am'd Model And About $17 For The William Model. 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-3466.
For more information, consumers can contact Petzl America at (877) 807-3805 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, or log on to the firm's Web site at www.petzl.com
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Petzl Dealers Nationwide From March 2006 Through July 2006 For About $13 For The Am'd Model And About $17 For The William Model. Recall FAQ
Petzl Dealers Nationwide From March 2006 Through July 2006 For About $13 For The Am'd Model And About $17 For The William Model. is the subject of a consumer products recall: Petzl America Recalls Climbing Equipment Due to Fall Hazard. The notice was published on October 18, 2006 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 8,000 units are potentially affected.