Petzl Recalls Safety Ropes Due to Fall and Injury Hazard

Active Recall Announced September 30, 2020 CPSC #20194

Quick answer

Petzl Recalls Safety Ropes Due to Fall and Injury Hazard is CPSC recall #20194, announced on September 30, 2020. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The recalled low-stretch kernmantle ropes are designed for professional use, including work-at-height use, difficult access, technical rescue and industrial applications; and for recreational use, including climbing, caving and mountaineering. The ropes have a nylon core and polyester sheath material. Only ropes with serial numbers ranging between 18 C 0000000 000 and 20 H 0000000 000 are included in the recall. The recalled rope models include: Axis 11mm rope (white, yellow, black, blue, red and orange) available in 150, 200, 600 and 1200 feet. Model Numbers R074AA00 - R074AA27. Parallel 10.5mm (white, yellow, black, blue, red and orange), available in 50, 100, 200 and 500 meters. Model Numbers R077AA03 - R077AA28. Vector 12.5mm rope (white, yellow, black, blue, red and orange) available in 150, 200, 600 and 1200 feet. Model Numbers R078AA00-R078AA27. Segment 8 mm (white) available in 50, 100 or 200 meters. Model Numbers R076AA00 - R076AA06. Ray 12 mm (yellow/black) available in 25, 50, 75, 100 and 200 feet. Model Numbers R091AA00 - R091AA04. ASAP'AXIS 11 mm (white) available 10, 20, 30, 40, 50 and 60 meters. Model numbers R074DA00 -- R074DA05 Push 200 9 mm (white, orange) available in 200 meters. Model Numbers R40AW200 and R40AO200. Club 200 10 mm (white, orange) available in 200 meters. Model Numbers R39AW200 and R39AO200. Top 9.8 mm (Not sold in North America) Lead 9.8mm (Not sold in North America) JAG Rescue Kit model numbers K090AA00-K090AA02 The recalled safety ropes have the model name and serial number on the label affixed to each end of the rope. The remedy is 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.. Affected brand: Petzl America Inc..

Hazard

The recalled low-stretch kernmantle ropes are designed for professional use, including work-at-height use, difficult access, technical rescue and industrial applications; and for recreational use, including climbing, caving and mountaineering. The ropes have a nylon core and polyester sheath material. Only ropes with serial numbers ranging between 18 C 0000000 000 and 20 H 0000000 000 are included in the recall. The recalled rope models include: Axis 11mm rope (white, yellow, black, blue, red and orange) available in 150, 200, 600 and 1200 feet. Model Numbers R074AA00 - R074AA27. Parallel 10.5mm (white, yellow, black, blue, red and orange), available in 50, 100, 200 and 500 meters. Model Numbers R077AA03 - R077AA28. Vector 12.5mm rope (white, yellow, black, blue, red and orange) available in 150, 200, 600 and 1200 feet. Model Numbers R078AA00-R078AA27. Segment 8 mm (white) available in 50, 100 or 200 meters. Model Numbers R076AA00 - R076AA06. Ray 12 mm (yellow/black) available in 25, 50, 75, 100 and 200 feet. Model Numbers R091AA00 - R091AA04. ASAP'AXIS 11 mm (white) available 10, 20, 30, 40, 50 and 60 meters. Model numbers R074DA00 -- R074DA05 Push 200 9 mm (white, orange) available in 200 meters. Model Numbers R40AW200 and R40AO200. Club 200 10 mm (white, orange) available in 200 meters. Model Numbers R39AW200 and R39AO200. Top 9.8 mm (Not sold in North America) Lead 9.8mm (Not sold in North America) JAG Rescue Kit model numbers K090AA00-K090AA02 The recalled safety ropes have the model name and serial number on the label affixed to each end of the rope.

Affected products

Low-Stretch Kernmantle Ropes

Recalled brands

Petzl America Inc.

Remedy

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.

Recall date

September 30, 2020

Categories

Low-Stretch Kernmantle Ropes

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #20194?

CPSC recall #20194 covers Petzl Recalls Safety Ropes Due to Fall and Injury Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on September 30, 2020. The CPSC cites the following hazard: The recalled low-stretch kernmantle ropes are designed for professional use, including work-at-height use, difficult access, technical rescue and industrial applications; and for recreational use, including climbing, caving and mountaineering. The ropes have a nylon core and polyester sheath material. Only ropes with serial numbers ranging between 18 C 0000000 000 and 20 H 0000000 000 are included in the recall. The recalled rope models include: Axis 11mm rope (white, yellow, black, blue, red and orange) available in 150, 200, 600 and 1200 feet. Model Numbers R074AA00 - R074AA27. Parallel 10.5mm (white, yellow, black, blue, red and orange), available in 50, 100, 200 and 500 meters. Model Numbers R077AA03 - R077AA28. Vector 12.5mm rope (white, yellow, black, blue, red and orange) available in 150, 200, 600 and 1200 feet. Model Numbers R078AA00-R078AA27. Segment 8 mm (white) available in 50, 100 or 200 meters. Model Numbers R076AA00 - R076AA06. Ray 12 mm (yellow/black) available in 25, 50, 75, 100 and 200 feet. Model Numbers R091AA00 - R091AA04. ASAP'AXIS 11 mm (white) available 10, 20, 30, 40, 50 and 60 meters. Model numbers R074DA00 -- R074DA05 Push 200 9 mm (white, orange) available in 200 meters. Model Numbers R40AW200 and R40AO200. Club 200 10 mm (white, orange) available in 200 meters. Model Numbers R39AW200 and R39AO200. Top 9.8 mm (Not sold in North America) Lead 9.8mm (Not sold in North America) JAG Rescue Kit model numbers K090AA00-K090AA02 The recalled safety ropes have the model name and serial number on the label affixed to each end of the rope.

What is the remedy for recall #20194?

The CPSC remedy for recall #20194 is 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.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell Petzl Recalls Safety Ropes Due to Fall and Injury Hazard on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/Petzl-Recalls-Safety-Ropes-Due-to-Fall-and-Injury-Hazard. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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