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Petzl Safety Ropes Recall: Deep Cuts or Tape Cause Fall Hazards

Petzl recalls low-stretch kernmantle ropes with deep cuts or tape connecting ends that can fail, causing falls and injuries. Affected ropes have specific serial numbers and model numbers.

Plain-English summary generated from official CPSC data by GovInfoNow · Published by Carlos Caban · How we make summaries

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The rope can have a deep cut or tape securing two ends of rope together, which can cause the rope to fail, posing fall and injury hazards to the user.

Take action

Contact the company & request your remedy

Call(877) 807-3805from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday Emailsafetynotices@petzl.com Official pagewww.petzl.com

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✎ GovInfoNow plain-language explainer

Petzl is recalling certain safety ropes that can fail due to deep cuts or tape securing the ends, which may cause falls and injuries. Users should stop using these ropes immediately and check for the defect before contacting Petzl for a replacement. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/2995-petzl-safety-ropes-recall-deep-cuts-or-tape-cause-fall.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/2995-petzl-safety-ropes-recall-deep-cuts-or-tape-cause-fall · Updated August 3, 2026 · Official notice: CPSC #8913

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“Petzl Safety Ropes Recall: Deep Cuts or Tape Cause Fall Hazards.” GovInfoNow, updated August 3, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/2995-petzl-safety-ropes-recall-deep-cuts-or-tape-cause-fall. Based on CPSC recall #8913 (https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/Petzl-Recalls-Safety-Ropes-Due-to-Fall-and-Injury-Hazard).

The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Sept. 30, 2020, that Petzl is recalling safety ropes due to fall and injury hazards. Consumers should stop using the ropes immediately and contact Petzl America for a free replacement if defects are found.

How to tell if you have it

Brand: Petzl
Axis 11mm rope (white, yellow, black, blue, red and orange), Model Numbers R074AA00 - R074AA27
Parallel 10.5mm (white, yellow, black, blue, red and orange), Model Numbers R077AA03 - R077AA28
Vector 12.5mm rope (white, yellow, black, blue, red and orange), Model Numbers R078AA00-R078AA27
Segment 8 mm (white), Model Numbers R076AA00 - R076AA06
Ray 12 mm (yellow/black), Model Numbers R091AA00 - R091AA04
ASAP'AXIS 11 mm (white), Model numbers R074DA00 -- R074DA05
Push 200 9 mm (white, orange), Model Numbers R40AW200 and R40AO200
Club 200 10 mm (white, orange), Model Numbers R39AW200 and R39AO200
JAG Rescue Kit model numbers K090AA00-K090AA02
Serial numbers ranging between 18 C 0000000 000 and 20 H 0000000 000

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ropes and inspect the rope for a deep cut or tape connecting two ends of rope together, and if either is found, contact Petzl America for instructions on receiving a free replacement rope. Contact Petzl America toll-free at 877-807-3805 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, email at safetynotices@petzl.com, or online at www.petzl.com and select Professional or Sport then click on Customer Service/Security Alerts located at the top of the page for more information.

The hazard

The rope can have a deep cut or tape securing two ends of rope together, which can cause the rope to fail, posing fall and injury hazards to the user. The agency reported no incidents or injuries.

Context

GovInfoNow's records show Petzl has been involved in other recent recalls of similar products, including Courant Spliced Kalimba Climbing Ropes Recall: Fall Hazard Risk of Serious Injury or Death (2026-08-06) and Trsmima Zipline Kits and Spring Brakes Recalled: Fall and Collision Hazards (2026-07-30).

How to tell if you have this one

Check the rope label for serial numbers between 18 C 0000000 000 and 20 H 0000000 000. Affected models include Axis 11mm, Parallel 10.5mm, Vector 12.5mm, Segment 8mm, Ray 12mm, ASAP'AXIS 11mm, Push 200 9mm, Club 200 10mm, and JAG Rescue Kit.

Brand
Petzl
Product
Low-Stretch Kernmantle Ropes
Category
Consumer product

Based on the official CPSC remedy

What to do — step by step

Stop Using Ropes Immediately
Immediately stop using the recalled ropes if you have them, as they can fail and cause falls or injuries.
Inspect for Defects
Check the rope for a deep cut or tape connecting two ends of rope together.
Contact Petzl for Replacement
If you find a defect, contact Petzl America for instructions on receiving a free replacement rope.

Official remedy

What CPSC says to do

Where it went

Where it was sold

Sold nationwide.

CPSC “Sold at”: “GME Supply, Karst Sports and industrial and recreational stores nationwide, and online at www.gmesupply.com and www.Karstsports.com from March 2018 through July 2020 for between $200 and $1,200.”

Sold nationwide.

Take action

Contact Petzl

We’ve drafted a message you can send Petzl to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.

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Subject: Recall 8913 — Petzl Safety Ropes Recall: Deep Cuts or Tape Cause Fall Hazards

Hello,

I own a Petzl Safety Ropes Recall: Deep Cuts or Tape Cause Fall Hazards that is covered by recall 8913 from Petzl.

The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ropes and inspect the rope for a deep cut or tape connecting two ends of rope together, and if either is found, contact Petzl America for instructions on receiving a free replacement rope.

I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?

Thank you.

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<a href="https://govinfonow.com/recall/2995-petzl-safety-ropes-recall-deep-cuts-or-tape-cause-fall">Petzl Safety Ropes Recall: Deep Cuts or Tape Cause Fall Hazards (GovInfoNow)</a>

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Official source: CPSC Recall #8913 (September 30, 2020)
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