Product Recall: Petzl Pirana Descenders (2202-0050)

Product recall for Petzl Pirana Descenders presenting a risk of drowning from in certain situations, as the rope runs quickly through the descender and can accidentally get blocked in the PIRANA’s blocking slot.

Summary

Product: Petzl Pirana Descenders

Hazard: The product presents a risk of drowning 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.

Corrective action: Petzl have recalled the product from end users.

Product information

Type Hobby / sports equipment - Descender
Model No D005AA00 and D005AA01
Serial number Between 19 F 0000000 000 and 22 A 9999999 999
Product description Descender available in orange and black
Product Report and Image Link to Image and PDF

Hazard

The product presents a risk of drowning as 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.

The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.

Corrective action

Petzl have recalled the product from end users. For further information, please access the Petzl website.

Additional information

PSD case number: 2202-0050

Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards

Updates to this page

Published 27 March 2022