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Product Recall Number: 24-358

Why was Petzl GYM, PANDION and PANJI climbing harnesses recalled?

The recalled harness can be put on backwards and the rope or carabiner can be attached to a non-weight-bearing leg loop elastic band, placing the user at risk of falling from height and sustaining serious injury, including paraplegia or death.

Petzl GYM, PANDION and PANJI climbing harnesses
Here's product recall specific data for Petzl GYM, PANDION and PANJI climbing harnesses.

  • Product Recall Number: 24-358

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2024-09-12

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: Petzl GYM, PANDION and PANJI climbing harnesses

  • Description: This recall involves three Petzl climbing harnesses: the GYM harness (Model No. C032AA00), the PANDION harness (Model Nos. C029AA00 and C029AA01), and the PANJI harness (Model No. C028AA00). The recalled harnesses were used by operators of climbing gyms, adventure parks, guide companies, and consumers. Serial numbers are printed on a label inside the harnesses.Recalled HarnessesSerial NumbersGYM harness (Model C032AA00)18319xxxxxx through 19264xxxxxx, 19Jxxxxxxxxxx through 24AxxxxxxxxxxPANDION harness (Model C029AA00)18321xxxxxx through 19264xxxxxx 19Jxxxxxxxxxx through 24AxxxxxxxxxxPANDION harness (Model C029AA01)1827xxxxxx through 19262xxxxxx, 19Jxxxxxxxxxx through 23AxxxxxxxxxxPANJI harness (Model C028AA00)18326xxxxxx through 19253xxxxxx, 19Jxxxxxxxxxx and 23Jxxxxxxxxxx

  • Hazard Description: The recalled harness can be put on backwards and the rope or carabiner can be attached to a non-weight-bearing leg loop elastic band, placing the user at risk of falling from height and sustaining serious injury, including paraplegia or death.

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Repair

  • Units: About 22,000 (In addition, about 5,800 were sold in Canada)

  • Incidents: There has been one report of a user in the United States suffering serious injuries from a fall.

  • Remedy: Consumers and operators of climbing gyms, adventure parks, search and rescue operations, and adventure guide companies should immediately stop using the recalled harnesses and contact Petzl America for a free repair.

  • Sold At: Online and in stores at KarstSports, PeakTrading, Backcountry, OmniProGear, Moosejaw and other outdoor equipment stores from January 2019 through May 2024 for between $59.95 and $69.95.

  • Importers: Petzl America, Inc., of Salt Lake City, Utah

  • Manufacturers: None Listed

  • Distributors: None Listed

  • Manufactured In: Malaysia

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed

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