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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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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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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March 22, 2022
CLOSED. No affected Petzl TRAC CLUB pulleys were sold in Australia. This is purely an informational link to
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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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November 15, 2021
CLOSED. No affected SCORPIO EASHOOK lanyards were sold in Australia. Informational link to petzl.com only.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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October 06, 2016
CLOSED. Investigation 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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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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January 15, 2014
CLOSED. Petzl 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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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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May 25, 2011
CLOSED. Concerns 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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May 01, 2011
CLOSED. Petzl 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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September 05, 2007
CLOSED. Petzl 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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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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February 09, 2004
CLOSED. If 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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October 01, 2002
CLOSED. Defective 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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