Petzl - PIRANA DESCENDER recall
Decision to recall
New feedback from the field since our July 2021 safety alert (modification to the Instructions for Use) led to our decision to recall the affected PIRANA. Recall of PIRANA descenders (D005AA00 and D005AA01) due to a drowning risk if the rope accidentally gets blocked in the blocking slot. Immediately stop using the descenders affected by this recall.
Affected products:
- PIRANA descenders D005AA00 and D005AA01 (see models in photo).
- Serial numbers: between 19 F 0000000 000 and 22 A 9999999 999.
- Sold from July 2019 to January 2022.
Take Action
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Return Your Product
If you have a PIRANA that is affected by this recall, stop using it immediately and return it to Petzl via their contact form. You will be offered a refund. Petzl will pay for the return shipping costs.
Risk Identified
In certain situations, where the user lets the rope slide freely through the PIRANA to intentionally drop into the water, the rope runs quickly through the descender and can accidentally get blocked in the PIRANA's blocking slot. The user is then stuck, and may not be able to remove the rope from this position. This situation can be dangerous, with a drowning risk, especially if the user is stuck under a waterfall or in a pool of water.