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Recalled Petzl GYM Climbing Harness (Model No. C032AA00) -
Recalled Petzl PANDION Climbing Harness (Model Nos. C029AA00 and C029AA01) -
Recalled Petzl PANJI Climbing Harness (Model No. C028AA00) -
Format of serial numbers located on a label inside of the recalled harnesses
The recalled harness can be put on backwards and the rope or carabiner can be attached to a non-weight-bearing leg loop elastic band, placing the user at risk of falling from height and sustaining serious injury, including paraplegia or death.
About 22,000 (In addition, about 5,800 were sold in Canada)
Petzl America, Inc. toll-free at 877-807-3805 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. MT, Monday through Friday, email at Returns@petzl.com, or online at https://www.petzl.com/US/en/Operators/safety-alerts or www.petzl.com/US/en/Operators at the top of the page for more information.
Recall Details
This recall involves three Petzl climbing harnesses: the GYM harness (Model No. C032AA00), the PANDION harness (Model Nos. C029AA00 and C029AA01), and the PANJI harness (Model No. C028AA00). The recalled harnesses were used by operators of climbing gyms, adventure parks, guide companies, and consumers. Serial numbers are printed on a label inside the harnesses.
| Recalled Harnesses | Serial Numbers |
|---|---|
| GYM harness (Model C032AA00) | 18319xxxxxx through 19264xxxxxx, 19Jxxxxxxxxxx through 24Axxxxxxxxxx |
| PANDION harness (Model C029AA00) | 18321xxxxxx through 19264xxxxxx 19Jxxxxxxxxxx through 24Axxxxxxxxxx |
| PANDION harness (Model C029AA01) | 1827xxxxxx through 19262xxxxxx, 19Jxxxxxxxxxx through 23Axxxxxxxxxx |
| PANJI harness (Model C028AA00) | 18326xxxxxx through 19253xxxxxx, 19Jxxxxxxxxxx and 23Jxxxxxxxxxx |
Consumers and operators of climbing gyms, adventure parks, search and rescue operations, and adventure guide companies should immediately stop using the recalled harnesses and contact Petzl America for a free repair.
There has been one report of a user in the United States suffering serious injuries from a fall.
Petzl America, Inc., of Salt Lake City, Utah
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