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Petzl Pirana Descenders — drowning risk

UK OPSSDrowningFeb 11, 2022
Photo from the official notice: Petzl Pirana Descenders — drowning risk

Photos from the official notice: UK Office for Product Safety and Standards (GOV.UK) · image rights

Hazard

The product presents a risk of drowning as in certain situations, where the user lets the rope slide freely through the PIRANA to intentionally drop into the water, the rope runs quickly through the descender and can accidentally get blocked in the PIRANA’s blocking slot. The user is then stuck, and may not be able to remove the rope from this position. This situation can be dangerous, with a drowning risk, especially if the user is stuck under a waterfall or in a pool of water. The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.

Remedy

Petzl have recalled the product from end users. For further information, please access the Petzl website .

Product recall

Measures taken

  • Recall of product from end users

Product description

Descender available in orange and black

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and follow the corrective action above: contact the retailer or supplier for a repair, replacement or refund. This notice was published by the UK Office for Product Safety and Standards.

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