Critical Alert
Petzl America Recalls GYM, PANDION and PANJI Climbing Harnesses Due to Fall Hazard
This recall is associated with reported fatalities. Consumers should take immediate action.
Source: CPSC
CriticalRecall #24358
Petzl America Recalls GYM, PANDION and PANJI Climbing Harnesses Due to Fall Hazard
Petzl America, Inc., of Salt Lake City, Utah · Petzl GYM, PANDION and PANJI climbing harnesses
Product Description
This recall involves three Petzl climbing harnesses: the GYM harness (Model No. C032AA00), the PANDION harness (Model Nos. C029AA00 and C029AA01), and the PANJI harness (Model No. C028AA00). The recalled harnesses were used by operators of climbing gyms, adventure parks, guide companies, and consumers. Serial numbers are printed on a label inside the harnesses. Recalled Harnesses Serial Numbers GYM harness (Model C032AA00) 18319xxxxxx through 19264xxxxxx, 19Jxxxxxxxxxx through 24Axxxxxxxxxx PANDION harness (Model C029AA00) 18321xxxxxx through 19264xxxxxx 19Jxxxxxxxxxx through 24Axxxxxxxxxx PANDION harness (Model C029AA01) 1827xxxxxx through 19262xxxxxx, 19Jxxxxxxxxxx through 23Axxxxxxxxxx PANJI harness (Model C028AA00) 18326xxxxxx through 19253xxxxxx, 19Jxxxxxxxxxx and 23Jxxxxxxxxxx
Hazard
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.
Remedy
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.
Repair
Reported Injuries
There has been one report of a user in the United States suffering serious injuries from a fall.
411 Press Analysis
Consumers should immediately stop using Petzl GYM, PANDION and PANJI climbing harnesses, according to a recall announced on September 12, 2024 by the CPSC. This recall covers about 22,000 (in addition, about 5,800 were sold in canada) and has been linked to fatalities. 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. Affected consumers should schedule a free repair by contacting Petzl America, Inc., of Salt Lake City, Utah. The CPSC strongly advises checking purchase records and inspecting any matching products in the home. This recall carries the highest severity level due to reported deaths associated with the product defect.
More CPSC recalls