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RecallCPSCcpsc-752FALL HAZARD

Petzl America Recalls Belay Devices Due to Fall Hazard

Units Affected
18,000
Recall Date
August 30, 2011
Issuing Agency
Hazard
Fall Hazard
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CPSC Recall Notice

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-752.

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.

Corrective Action (per CPSC)

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-752.

Consumers should stop use of the affected GRIGRI 2s immediately, and contact Petzl America for a replacement.

✅ What you should do

  1. Stop using the product if you own it.
  2. Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
  3. Contact Sports And Recreation Stores In The U.s. And Canada From February 2011 To June 2011 For About $95. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
  4. For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
  5. 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-752.

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

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Sports And Recreation Stores In The U.s. And Canada From February 2011 To June 2011 For About $95. Recall FAQ

Sports And Recreation Stores In The U.s. And Canada From February 2011 To June 2011 For About $95. is the subject of a consumer products recall: Petzl America Recalls Belay Devices Due to Fall Hazard. The notice was published on August 30, 2011 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 18,000 units are potentially affected.