Petzl America Recalls Belay Devices Due to Fall Hazard
Recall 11314 · Aug 30, 2011 · Petzl America
18,000
units affected
18,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 11314
- Date
- Aug 30, 2011
- Company
- Petzl America
- Units affected
- 18,000
- Product
- GRIGRI 2 belay device with assisted braking
- Product type
- Mountain Climbing
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
The GRIGRI 2 belay device is used by rock climbers to control the climber's safety rope during a fall or while being lowered on the rope. The first five digits of the serial numbers of devices affected by this recall range from 10326 to 11136. The serial number is engraved on the body of the product underneath and protected by the folded handle. The belay devices are 4 inches in length and 2 inches in width, and come in grey, blue, and orange colors.
What can happen
Excessive force on the handle can cause it to become stuck in the open position. When stuck open, the assisted braking function is disabled, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should stop use of the affected GRIGRI 2s immediately, and contact Petzl America for a replacement.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Seven devices worldwide, including one in the U.S., were returned after the users noticed that the handle could become stuck in the open position. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Sports and recreation stores in the U.S. and Canada from February 2011 to June 2011 for about $95.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled grigri 2 belay device with assisted braking?
Consumers should stop use of the affected GRIGRI 2s immediately, and contact Petzl America for a replacement.
What is the hazard?
Excessive force on the handle can cause it to become stuck in the open position. When stuck open, the assisted braking function is disabled, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.