CPSC recall · Reported October 18, 2006
Petzl America Recalls Climbing Equipment Due to Fall Hazard
These carabiners have a green button that acts as a safety mechanism to prevent unlocking. The recalled carabiners can unlock unexpectedly without pressing the green button, posin…
Petzl America, of Clearfield, Utah recalled The recall involves the M34 BL Am'D Ball Lock and M36 BL William Ball Lock carabiners wit….
Petzl America Recalls Climbing Equipment Due to Fall Hazard was recalled by Petzl America, of Clearfield, Utah in October 18, 2006. Reason: These carabiners have a green button that acts as a safety mechanism to prevent unlocking. The recalled carab…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled carabiners immediately, and contact Petzl Americ…. Verify recall #07010 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Petzl America, of Clearfield, Utah issued this CPSC recall-These carabiners have a green button that acts as a safety mechanism to prevent unlocking. The recalled carab….
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- agency class
- October 18, 2006
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #07010 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
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Product description
The recall involves the M34 BL Am'D Ball Lock and M36 BL William Ball Lock carabiners with metal locking sleeves. Carabiners with batch number between 06076 and 06178 are included in the recall. The batch number is engraved on the spine of the carabiner. The recall does not include Ball Lock carabiners having a plastic locking sleeve.
Reason for recall
These carabiners have a green button that acts as a safety mechanism to prevent unlocking. The recalled carabiners can unlock unexpectedly without pressing the green button, posing a fall hazard.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should stop using the recalled carabiners immediately, and contact Petzl America to have their carabiners inspected and to receive a free replacement, if necessary.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 07010 |
| Date reported | October 18, 2006 |
| Date initiated | October 18, 2006 |
| Recalling firm | Petzl America, of Clearfield, Utah |
| Affected scope | About 8,000 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should stop using the recalled carabiners immediately, and contact Petzl America to have their carabiners inspected and…
- Check the recall number (07010) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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