Petzl America Inc. 2020-09-30 Sports moderate CPSC
Sports · CPSC · Recall #CPSC-20194
Low-Stretch Kernmantle Ropes Recall
Issued September 30, 2020 · Petzl America Inc. · 148,502,500 units affected
In September 2020, Petzl America Inc. recalled the Low-Stretch Kernmantle Ropes, a moderate sports recall reported by the CPSC. Affected owners are eligible for a replace. Here is what the hazard is and exactly what to do about it.
Compiled by Maya Ellison, RecallCheckr
What this means for you
The rope can have a deep cut or tape securing two ends of rope together, which can cause the rope to fail, posing fall and injury hazards to the user.
What you should do
- 1 Stop using Low-Stretch Kernmantle Ropes right away.
- 2 Set it aside where it won't be used by mistake.
- 3 Contact Petzl America Inc. to arrange your replace. See the official notice below for contact details.
- 4 Keep the product until your remedy is fully processed. You may need it.
Official remedy (Replace): Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ropes and inspect the rope for a deep cut or tape connecting two ends of rope together, and if either is found, contact Petzl America for instructions on receiving a free replacement rope.
Recall details
- Brand
- Petzl America Inc.
- Category
- Sports
- Recall date
- September 30, 2020
- Units affected
- 148,502,500
- Sold at
- GME Supply, Karst Sports and industrial and recreational stores nationwide, and online at www.gmesupply.com and www.Karstsports.com from March 2018 through July 2020 for between $200 and $1,200.
- Recall number
- CPSC-20194
- Made in
- France
- Issuing agency
- CPSC
In context
- Petzl America Inc. has 1 recall in our database.
- We're tracking 102 Sports recalls in our database.
- 148,502,500 units is enough to reach millions of US homes.
- This is the 9th Sports recall we've logged in 2020.