PlainRecalls
ModerateActive

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.

Recall #
22072
Affected scope
About 230 (In addition, about 22 were sold in Canada)
Verify with CPSC →
View my saved recalls

The CPSC recalled This recall involves Petzl Scorpio Eashook lanyards with aluminum carabiners at the end o… — a moderate-severity action.

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 moderate-severity CPSC recall — The carabiner's gate automatic closing system can malfunction, posing a risk of serious injury or death to th….

Moderate
severity level
February 9, 2022
reported

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 CPSC action (record #22072) was formally reported on February 9, 2022. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. The recalling firm is not specified in the federal record. Federal records list the affected scope as About 230 (In addition, about 22 were sold in Canada).

The documented reason for this recall is: The carabiner's gate automatic closing system can malfunction, posing a risk of serious injury or death to the user. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. The remedy documented by the agency is: 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. — consumers holding this product should act on that instruction 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.

Vehicles recalls over time

Where this recall sits in its category — 9,301 vehicles recalls on record

02004006008001,000 20052008201120142017202020232026 109

Where this recall sits in the database

Severity2366872097High severity (most serious)Moderate severityLow severity
Where this recall sits in the database

Of 100,165 recalls in the database, 23,668 are high severity, 72,097 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.

Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger — we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.

Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

About 230 (In addition, about 22 were sold in Canada)

Related Recalls

6

0 from same agency

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

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class Moderate
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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
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.. Units affected: About 230 (In addition, about 22 were sold in Canada).
Why was this product recalled?
The carabiner's gate automatic closing system can malfunction, posing a risk of serious injury or death to the user.
What should consumers 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.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on February 9, 2022. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 22072.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (22072) against your product. Visit the official CPSC website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
How do I report an injury from a recalled product?
Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

Nearby Recalls in This Category

Other recalls in the same product category — useful for spotting patterns across the same defect class or manufacturer.

Compare this recall with Gas-X, Simethicone 125 mg/ ANTIGAS, 120 SoftGels, Distribut… →

Data Sources

Source: FDA, CPSC, and NHTSA federal recall databases. This recall: CPSC, reported February 9, 2022.

  • Source: FDA — Food and Drug Administration, openFDA Enforcement API (food, drug, and medical device recalls)
  • Source: CPSC — Consumer Product Safety Commission Recalls API (consumer product recalls and hazards)
  • Source: NHTSA — National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Recalls API (vehicle safety recalls)

Recall information is sourced from official federal agency databases. Always verify recall details with the issuing agency for the most current status. This information is for research and awareness purposes only.

Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records — no number is typed in by an editor. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.