Safety Alert - MSR Pot Handles

Safety Alert - MSR Pot Handles

February 23, 2024

Safety Alert for pot handles on MSR® Trail Lite™ and Reactor® camping cooking pots, sold individually and as part of sets, including Trail Lite cook sets, PocketRocket® cook kits, and Reactor stove systems.
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Safety Alert - Petzl GRILLON

Safety Alert - Petzl GRILLON

January 04, 2024

Petzl requests the immediate inspection of certain GRILLON products following the detection of ropes mounted incorrectly in the rope adjuster of recently produced products.
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Call for inspection Petzl ASTRO and CANYON GUIDE harnesses

Call for inspection Petzl ASTRO and CANYON GUIDE harnesses

October 26, 2023

Request for inspection of ASTRO and CANYON GUIDE harnesses following the detection of a defect on the gated opening attachment point of an ASTRO harness.
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Recall Petzl TRAC CLUB TROLLEY

Recall Petzl TRAC CLUB TROLLEY

March 22, 2022

CLOSED. No affected Petzl TRAC CLUB pulleys were sold in Australia. This is purely an informational link to petzl.com
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Recall Petzl PIRANA

Recall Petzl PIRANA

January 26, 2022

Petzl has issued a recall of PIRANA descenders (D005AA00 and D005AA01) due to a drowning risk if the rope accidentally gets blocked in the blocking slot. Immediately stop using the descenders affected by this recall.
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Recall Petzl SCORPIO EASHOOK LANYARD

Recall Petzl SCORPIO EASHOOK LANYARD

November 15, 2021

CLOSED. No affected SCORPIO EASHOOK lanyards were sold in Australia. Informational link to petzl.com only.
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Inspection of Petzl ZIGZAG/ZIGZAG PLUS/ZILLON

Inspection of Petzl ZIGZAG/ZIGZAG PLUS/ZILLON

August 31, 2021

CLOSED: Petzl has issued an alert for users to inspect and test their ZIGZAG®, ZIGZAG® PLUS and ZILLON. Users need to inspect the release levers for jamming and to perform function tests for rope slippage.
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Inspection of Petzl low-stretch kernmantle ropes

Inspection of Petzl low-stretch kernmantle ropes

July 22, 2020

One of Petzl’s clients found 2 critical defects on his Petzl low-stretch kernmantle ropes. To date, no other client has reported similar defects to us, and no accident or injury is known. Please read the information below and, if necessary, inspect your ropes.

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Safety Alert from the UIAA: Canyoning Harnesses

Safety Alert from the UIAA: Canyoning Harnesses

March 30, 2020

This article is produced by Petzl in response to the UIAA Safety Alert reminding users of ALL canyoning harnesses of their limitations and requirement for inspection and retirement as described by manufacturers.
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Safety Alert Petzl SEQUOIA & SEQUOIA SRT Harnesses

Safety Alert Petzl SEQUOIA & SEQUOIA SRT Harnesses

December 09, 2019

As a precaution, please check the correct mounting of the two gated attachment points of your SEQUOIA or SEQUOIA SRT harness. Check updated instructions for use.
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Recall Petzl ACCU 2 DUO Z1 Rechargeable Batteries

Recall Petzl ACCU 2 DUO Z1 Rechargeable Batteries

September 09, 2019

Petzl have found a compliance discrepancy in the case material of ACCU 2 DUO Z1 rechargeable batteries. As a result, the ACCU 2 DUO Z1 rechargeable batteries no longer comply with ATEX Z1 performance requirements.
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Petzl ASTRO Strap Keepers

Petzl ASTRO Strap Keepers

December 20, 2018

CLOSED. Petzl has been advised by some training centres, that there is a sliding effect on the ASTRO ventral adjustment buckles. Silicone keepers are available to help prevent this... Request Silicone Keepers
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Petzl PODIUM Straps Replacement

Petzl PODIUM Straps Replacement

November 21, 2018

CLOSED. Some 2018 Podium Seats (Model S071AA00) have an issue with the straps that prevent larger karabiners being used... Request Replacement Straps
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Omega Pacific G-First Karabiner Recall

Omega Pacific G-First Karabiner Recall

November 21, 2017

CLOSED. Defects found in a batch of American Made Omega Pacific G-FIRST Karabiners. Check serial number on spine, free replacement by Spelean Australia if needed.
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Possible Cracks on ASAP LOCK (B71 ALU)

Possible Cracks on ASAP LOCK (B71 ALU)

October 06, 2016

CLOSEDInvestigation of B71ALU concluded that the cracks could be the result of a combination of the riveting parameters that create a potential residual tensile stress in the stainless steel.
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Counterfeit Petzl Products

Counterfeit Petzl Products

January 15, 2016

ONGOING... Be aware of cheap counterfeits of Petzl products, they could result in injury or death. Please buy your Petzl products from authorised Petzl dealers.
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Petzl ZIGZAG Recall

Petzl ZIGZAG Recall

January 15, 2014

CLOSEDPetzl has recalled ZigZag mechanical prussik for arborists, pre 2014 model. Check your serial number, if affected process a return and replacement free of charge.
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Return for Replacement: Petzl GRIGRI 2

Return for Replacement: Petzl GRIGRI 2

June 20, 2011

CLOSED. Limited model recall of Petzl GRIGRI2 belay devices. Please check serial numbers for affected batches - first five digits of the serial number between 10326 and 11136. Return for replacement.
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Recall Petzl SCORPIO via ferrat lanyards

Recall Petzl SCORPIO via ferrat lanyards

May 25, 2011

CLOSEDConcerns all SCORPIO lanyards Manufactured before May 17th 2011 up to serial number 11137**** The relevant product references are: L60, L60 CK, L60 2, L60 2CK, L60 H, L60 WL, K29VF 1, K29VF 2, K29VE 1, K29VE 2, K29V 1, K29V 2
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Alert for Petzl ABSORBICA Lanyards

Alert for Petzl ABSORBICA Lanyards

May 01, 2011

CLOSEDPetzl have requested an addition to the PPE Inspection Procedure for ABSORBICA lanyards L57, L70150 I, L70150 Y, L70150 IM, L70150 YM - May 2011
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Petzl Charlet SARKEN Recall

Petzl Charlet SARKEN Recall

September 05, 2007

CLOSEDPetzl has issued a recall for any Sarken crampons (any binding system, black or orange colour, with metallic parts). Purchased between 1 November 2003 and 31 August 2007....

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Recall Omega Pacific Five-O Locking Karabiner

Recall Omega Pacific Five-O Locking Karabiner

January 01, 2005

CLOSED.Omega Pacific is voluntarily recalling a small percentage of Five-O Screwgate locking karabiners built between November and December of 2004. Only karabiners marked with the lot stamp “VT” are affected...
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MSR Pocket Rocket Limited Recall

MSR Pocket Rocket Limited Recall

February 09, 2004

CLOSEDIf you purchased an MSR Pocket Rocket gas stove in Australia between 19 Jan 2004 and 9 Feb 2004 your stove may be one of FIFTEEN sold in Australia with a defect...
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Petzl SAXO AQUA Recall

Petzl SAXO AQUA Recall

October 01, 2002

CLOSEDDefective batteries may cause the Saxo Aqua to explode, presenting a risk of injury to the user. A gas absorber (catalyst) installed in the bulb holder can eliminate this risk...
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