The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Petzl America Inc., of Clearfield, Utah, today announced a voluntary recall of about 375,000 Scorpio and Absorbica Shock Absorbing Lanyards worldwide.
Hazard: Some lanyards are missing a safety stitch on the attachment loop, which can cause the lanyard to disconnect from the climbing harness, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Incident/Injuries: None in U.S.; one fall injury in France.
Description: This recall affects all Scorpio and Absorbica lanyards manufactured before May 2011.
Sold at: Authorized Petzl dealers nationwide and in Canada from January 2002 through May 2011 for $75 to $220.
Manufactured in: France
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the lanyards and contact Petzl America Inc. for a free inspection and replacement of any non-conforming products.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Petzl America Inc. at (877) 740-3826 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. MT, Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.petzl.com.
