Author Archive: Petzl Australia
Safety Alert – Petzl GRILLON
Petzl requests the inspection of certain GRILLON products following the detection of ropes mounted incorrectly in the rope adjuster of recently produced GRILLON products. In such a case, the product does not perform its blocking function, which can result in a risk of injury. Please stop sales and use of GRILLON products manufactured between October […]
Continue readingCall for inspection for the ASTRO and CANYON GUIDE harnesses
Request for inspection of ASTRO and CANYON GUIDE harnesses following the detection of a defect on the gated opening attachment point of an ASTRO harness. Due to the risk of unintentional opening of this attachment point, which could result in a life-threatening situation, we ask you to stop any use of these harnesses and to […]
Continue readingTRAC CLUB PULLEY RECALL
*** THIS RECALL IS NOW CLOSED IN AUSTRALIA *** We did not sell any of the affected TRAC CLUB Trolley Pulleys [ P023AB00 or P023AB01 (5 pk)] in Australia. So the following alert notice is informational in nature only. Link to petzl.com provided as information only. There is no recall in Australia. Link: https://www.petzl.com/INT/en/Operators/recalls/2022-3-22/Product-recall–TRAC-CLUB-trolley
Continue readingPIRANA DESCENDER RECALL
Issued 26/01/22 – 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 above). Serial numbers: from 19 F 0000000 000 to 22 […]
Continue readingZIGZAG®/ZIGZAG® PLUS/ZILLON REQUEST FOR INSPECTION.
*** THIS ALERT IS NOW CLOSED GLOBALLY *** This Alert and subsequent replacement offer closed on 31 December 2022 and is longer active. Original ZIGZAG, ZIGZAG PLUS, ZILLON Alert for inspection issued 1 September 2021.
Continue readingRequest for inspection of Petzl low-stretch kernmantle ropes
*** THIS ALERT IS NOW CLOSED *** One of Petzl’s clients found 2 critical defects on his Petzl low-stretch kernmantle ropes. To date, no other client has reported similar defects to us, and no accident or injury is known. Please read the information below and, if necessary, inspect your ropes. Request for inspection of Petzl […]
Continue readingPetzl IKO and IKO CORE Headlamps
Lightweight rechargeable headlamp with multi-beam and AIRFIT headband. The rechargeable IKO CORE headlamp combines multiple technologies to offer 500 lumens at only 79 g. Featuring an AIRFIT headband, an ultra-thin lamp body and an energy source worn in the rear, the headlamp is balanced and comfortable enough to be imperceptible. The multiple LEDs are ideally […]
Continue readingBelay Better – Part 2
Who is the one that checks that you are properly tied in before leaving the ground? Who yells out the beta that helps you move upward when you can’t find the next hold? Who helps keep you from hitting the ground after slipping off that greasy hold? Upon redpointing your project, who is the first […]
Continue readingBelay Better – Part 1
Who is the one that checks... that you are properly tied in before leaving the ground? Who yells out the beta that helps you move upward when you can’t find the next hold? Who helps keep you from hitting the ground after slipping off that greasy hold? Upon redpointing your project, who is […]
Continue readingNOTICE: Astro Strap Keepers
*** THIS ALERT IS NOW CLOSED *** Petzl has been advised by some training centres, that there is a sliding effect on the ASTRO ventral adjustment buckles. After investigation, Petzl has reported: ASTRO harnesses have been equipped with aluminium buckles, specially designed to remain smooth during adjustment in a dirty environment. In a clean environment […]
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