Category Archives: Product Notices
From time to time Petzl will issue alerts, notices or even recalls for specific products, we will publish them here.
PRODUCT RECALL: ZIGZAG Petzl mechanical Prusik for arborists (D22)
*** THIS RECALL IS NOW CLOSED *** If you still own a ZIGZAG affected by the recall (serial number below 13108******), please contact us to take advantage of the standard exchange procedure for your ZIGZAG. All costs will be covered by Petzl. Note: This standard exchange procedure supersedes all previous compensation procedures. Download the ZIGZAG […]
Continue readingNEWTON HARNESS [C73]: Request for Inspection
*** THIS RECALL IS NOW CLOSED *** Request for inspection of the NEWTON harness sternal attachment point During a periodic inspection on a NEWTON harness, improperly positioned safety stitching was found on one of the loops of the sternal attachment point. As a precautionary measure, Petzl is asking all of its customers to inspect the […]
Continue readingReturn for Replacement: GRIGRI 2
*** THIS RECALL IS NOW CLOSED *** Background This recall/alert Concerns all GRIGRI 2’s (D14 2O, D14 2G, D14 2B ) with the first five digits of the serial number between 10326 and 11136 Petzl has discovered that exerting excessive force on the fully extended handle of the GRIGRI 2 can cause internal damage, such that […]
Continue readingPRODUCT RECALL: Petzl SAXO AQUA (E39) pre-September 2002
*** THIS RECALL IS NOW CLOSED *** This Recall dates from August 2002, and does not affect products purchased after September 2002. Recent testing has shown that gaseous emissions from defective batteries may cause the Saxo Aqua to explode, presenting a risk of injury to the user. A gas absorber (catalyst) installed in the bulb […]
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