Reported Sep 12, 2024
Petzl America Recalls GYM, PANDION and PANJI Climbing Harnesses Due to Fall Hazard
Petzl America, Inc. of Salt Lake City, Utah
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.What you should do
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.
Firm contact: 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.
What it looks like
Is this the product you have?
- Petzl GYM, PANDION and PANJI climbing harnesses
- Amount recalled
- About 22,000 (In addition, about 5,800 were sold in Canada)
Where it was sold
Sold at Online and in stores at KarstSports, PeakTrading, Backcountry, OmniProGear, Moosejaw and other outdoor equipment stores from January 2019 through May 2024 for between $59.95 and $69.95..
Why it was recalled
Stop using this product now
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.
Using this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.
Reports so far: There has been one report of a user in the United States suffering serious injuries from a fall.
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