CPSC Recall in 2006: Petzl America Recalls Climbing Equipment Due to Fall Hazard

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 07-010

Date: October 17, 2006

Product Name: Carabiners used for climbing

Recall Description:

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Petzl America, of Clearfield, Utah, is voluntarily recalling about 8,000 Carabiners used for climbing. These carabiners have a green button that acts as a safety mechanism to prevent unlocking. The recalled carabiners can unlock unexpectedly without pressing the green button, posing a fall hazard.Name of Product: Carabiners used for climbingUnits: About 8,000Importer/Distributor: Petzl America, of Clearfield, UtahHazard: These carabiners have a green button that acts as a safety mechanism to prevent unlocking. The recalled carabiners can unlock unexpectedly without pressing the green button, posing a fall hazard.Incidents/Injuries: None reported.Description: The recall involves the M34 BL Am'D Ball-Lock and M36 BL William Ball Lock carabiners with metal locking sleeves. Carabiners with batch number between 06076 and 06178 are included in the recall. The batch number is engraved on the spine of the carabiner. The recall does not include Ball Lock carabiners having a plastic locking sleeve.Sold at: Petzl dealers nationwide from March 2006 through July 2006 for about $13 for the Am'D model and about $17 for the William model.Manufactured in: United StatesRemedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled carabiners immediately, and contact Petzl America to have their carabiners inspected and to receive a free replacement, if necessary.Consumer Contact: For more information, consumers can contact Petzl America at (877) 807-3805 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, or log on to the firm's Web site at www.petzl.com.

Hazard Description:

These carabiners have a green button that acts as a safety mechanism to prevent unlocking. The recalled carabiners can unlock unexpectedly without pressing the green button, posing a fall hazard.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Inspect, Replace

Units: About 8,000

Incidents:

None reported.

Sold At:

Petzl dealers nationwide from March 2006 through July 2006 for about $13 for the Am'D model and about $17 for the William model.

Manufactured In:

United States