CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT
These carabiners have a green button that acts as a safety mechanism to prevent unlocking. The recalled carabiners can unlock unexpectedly without pressing the green button, posing a fall hazard.
Petzl America Recalls Climbing Equipment Due to Fall Hazard
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.
Required Consumer Action
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.
Contact Information
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
Recall Details
Sold At
Petzl dealers nationwide from March 2006 through July 2006 for about $13 for the Am'D model and about $17 for the William model.
Injuries
None reported.
Recall Number
07010
Product Information
Product Name
Carabiners used for climbing
Product Type
Climbing Equipment
Number of Units
About 8,000
Distributed By
Petzl America, of Clearfield, Utah
Manufactured In
United States