CPSC recall · Reported August 30, 2011
Petzl America Recalls Belay Devices Due to Fall Hazard
Excessive force on the handle can cause it to become stuck in the open position. When stuck open, the assisted braking function is disabled, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Petzl Sas, of Crolles, France recalled The GRIGRI 2 belay device is used by rock climbers to control the climber's safety rope d….
Petzl America Recalls Belay Devices Due to Fall Hazard was recalled by Petzl Sas, of Crolles, France in August 30, 2011. Reason: Excessive force on the handle can cause it to become stuck in the open position. When stuck open, the assiste…. Remedy: Consumers should stop use of the affected GRIGRI 2s immediately, and contact Petzl Americ…. Verify recall #11314 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Petzl Sas, of Crolles, France issued this CPSC recall-Excessive force on the handle can cause it to become stuck in the open position. When stuck open, the assiste….
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- August 30, 2011
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #11314 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 - 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 GRIGRI 2 belay device is used by rock climbers to control the climber's safety rope during a fall or while being lowered on the rope. The first five digits of the serial numbers of devices affected by this recall range from 10326 to 11136. The serial number is engraved on the body of the product underneath and protected by the folded handle. The belay devices are 4 inches in length and 2 inches in width, and come in grey, blue, and orange colors.
Reason for recall
Excessive force on the handle can cause it to become stuck in the open position. When stuck open, the assisted braking function is disabled, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should stop use of the affected GRIGRI 2s immediately, and contact Petzl America for a replacement.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 11314 |
| Date reported | August 30, 2011 |
| Date initiated | August 30, 2011 |
| Recalling firm | Petzl Sas, of Crolles, France |
| Affected scope | About 18,000 in the United States and about 2,000 in Canada |
| 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 use of the affected GRIGRI 2s immediately, and contact Petzl America for a replacement.
- Check the recall number (11314) 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
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