CPSC recall · Reported February 9, 2022
Petzl Recalls Lanyards with Carabiners Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death
The carabiner's gate automatic closing system can malfunction, posing a risk of serious injury or death to the user.
The CPSC recalled This recall involves Petzl Scorpio Eashook lanyards with aluminum carabiners at the end o….
Petzl Recalls Lanyards with Carabiners Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death was recalled and listed by the CPSC in February 9, 2022. Reason: The carabiner's gate automatic closing system can malfunction, posing a risk of serious injury or death to th…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lanyards and contact Petzl for a ful…. Verify recall #22072 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
issued this CPSC recall-The carabiner's gate automatic closing system can malfunction, posing a risk of serious injury or death to th….
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- agency class
- February 9, 2022
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #22072 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.
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Product description
This recall involves Petzl Scorpio Eashook lanyards with aluminum carabiners at the end of two retractable polyethylene arms. The lanyard, designed for via ferrata and adventure park use, supports up to 264 pounds. It measures about 30 inches un-retracted, about 43 inches extended and the short arm length is about 14 inches. SCORPIO is printed on the gray zippered pouch that contains the energy absorber. Petzl is printed on the gray zipper pouch attached to the lanyard and a serial number ranging from 21A 0000000 000 through 21I 9999999 999 is printed on a white tag in that gray zipper pouch.
Reason for recall
The carabiner's gate automatic closing system can malfunction, posing a risk of serious injury or death to the user.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lanyards and contact Petzl for a full refund, including shipping. Consumers will be provided a postage-paid label to return their recalled lanyard.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 22072 |
| Date reported | February 9, 2022 |
| Date initiated | February 9, 2022 |
| Recalling firm | Not disclosed |
| Affected scope | About 230 (In addition, about 22 were sold 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 immediately stop using the recalled lanyards and contact Petzl for a full refund, including shipping. Consumers …
- Check the recall number (22072) 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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