Petzl America 2024-09-12 Sports serious CPSC
Sports · CPSC · Recall #CPSC-24358
Petzl GYM, PANDION and PANJI climbing harnesses Recall
Issued September 12, 2024 · Petzl America · 220,005,800 units affected
In September 2024, Petzl America recalled the Petzl GYM, PANDION and PANJI climbing harnesses, a serious sports recall reported by the CPSC. Affected owners are eligible for a repair. Here is what the hazard is and exactly what to do about it.
Compiled by Maya Ellison, RecallCheckr
What this means for you
The recalled harness can be put on backwards and the rope or carabiner can be attached to a non-weight-bearing leg loop elastic band, placing the user at risk of falling from height and sustaining serious injury, including paraplegia or death.
What you should do
- 1 Keep using Petzl GYM, PANDION and PANJI climbing harnesses only as advised. See the remedy below.
- 2 Set it aside where it won't be used by mistake.
- 3 Contact Petzl America to arrange your repair. See the official notice below for contact details.
- 4 Keep the product until your remedy is fully processed. You may need it.
Official remedy (Repair): Consumers and operators of climbing gyms, adventure parks, search and rescue operations, and adventure guide companies should immediately stop using the recalled harnesses and contact Petzl America for a free repair.
Recall details
- Brand
- Petzl America
- Category
- Sports
- Recall date
- September 12, 2024
- Units affected
- 220,005,800
- Sold at
- Online and in stores at KarstSports, PeakTrading, Backcountry, OmniProGear, Moosejaw and other outdoor equipment stores from January 2019 through May 2024 for between $59.95 and $69.95.
- Recall number
- CPSC-24358
- Made in
- Malaysia
- Issuing agency
- CPSC
In context
- Petzl America has 5 recalls in our database.
- We're tracking 102 Sports recalls in our database.
- 220,005,800 units is enough to reach millions of US homes.
- This is the 13th Sports recall we've logged in 2024.