PIRANA descender canyoneering devices
Summary
CPSC recall: PIRANA descender canyoneering devices. By REI, Karst Sports, Backcountry.com, www.petzl.com, and other websites and outdoor stores nationwide from July 2019 through January 2022 for about $39.. Hazard: The user's rope can get caught or wedged in the PIRANA blocking slot and stop or suspend the climber, posing a drowning risk if they are under a waterfall or pool.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled PIRANA descender devices and contact Petzl for a full refun
Details
Source
CPSC Consumer Product Recall
External ID
9253
Action Date
2022-03-02
Status
Recalled
Category
consumer_product
Product Description
This recall involves the Petzl PIRANA descender, an aluminum adjustable friction descender device for canyoneering. The
Context & Analysis
This is a unclassified recall.
This was one of 6 consumer_product recalls issued in the same week, part of 47 consumer_product-related FDA actions this month.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a FDA recall?
A Class III recall involves products that are unlikely to cause adverse health effects but violate FDA labeling or manufacturing regulations.
What should I do if I have this product?
Stop using the product. Check the product against the specific lot numbers or identifiers listed in the recall. Contact the manufacturer (REI, Karst Sports, Backcountry.com, www.petzl.com, and other websites and outdoor stores nationwide from July 2019 through January 2022 for about $39.) or your retailer for a refund or replacement. If you experienced adverse effects, report them to the FDA via MedWatch.
How often does REI, Karst Sports, Backcountry.com, www.petzl.com, and other websites and outdoor stores nationwide from July 2019 through January 2022 for about $39. have FDA actions?
This is the only FDA action we have on record for REI, Karst Sports, Backcountry.com, www.petzl.com, and other websites and outdoor stores nationwide from July 2019 through January 2022 for about $39. in our database.
Where can I find the official FDA record?
The official record is available on FDA.gov. Search for "9253" on FDA.gov for the full record. You can also use the openFDA API to query this record programmatically.
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