Scorpio Eashook Via Ferrata Lanyard recalled due to fall hazard
Summary
Immediately stop using the recalled lanyard and contact Petzl America, Inc. for a full refund and replacement.
Affected products
This recall involves the SCORPIO EASHOOK Via Ferrata Lanyard with eashook carabiners and anti-twist system.
The serial number can be located on a white tag in the grey zipper pouch attached to the lanyard as depicted in the images.
| Brand | Product | Model Number | Serial Number Range | EAN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petzl | Scorpio Eashook | L060BA00 | 21A 0000000 000 to 21I 9999999 999 | 334250819078 |
Issue
There is a material strength defect on the component within the gate of the connector on the lanyard, causing the automatic closing system to malfunction. If the automatic closing system malfunctions and does not close properly, the lanyard user could experience a fall.
As of January 26, 2022, the company has received no reports of incidents or injuries in Canada or the United States.
What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lanyard and contact Petzl America, Inc. for a full refund and replacement.
For more information, consumers can contact Petzl’s After Sales and Service Team by telephone toll-free at 1-877-807-3805 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. MDT Monday through Friday or by email.
Joint recall with Health Canada, the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (US CPSC) and Petzl America, Inc.
Please note that the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits recalled products from being redistributed, sold or even given away in Canada.
Health Canada would like to remind Canadians to report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product or any other consumer product or cosmetic by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.
This recall is also posted on the OECD Global Portal on Product Recalls website. You can visit this site for more information on other international consumer product recalls.
Additional information
Background
Number Sold
The company reported that approximately 22 units of the affected product were sold in Canada and approximately 230 were sold in the United States.
Time Period Sold
The affected products were sold from January 2021 to September 2021.
Place of Origin
Manufactured in France
Details
Distributor
Petzl America, Inc.
Salt Lake City
Utah
UNITED STATES
Manufacturer
Petzl Distribution SAS
Crolles
FRANCE
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