CPSC Recall in 2011: Petzl America Recalls Scorpio and Absorbica Safety Lanyards due to Fall Hazard

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall details below. You can also see similar information for other consumer product recalls in 2011.

Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 11-276

Date: July 11, 2011

Product Name:

Recall Description:

"Some lanyards are missing a safety stitch on the attachment loop, which can cause the lanyard to disconnect from the climbing harness."

Hazard Description:

"Some lanyards are missing a safety stitch on the attachment loop, which can cause the lanyard to disconnect from the climbing harness, posing a fall hazard to consumers."

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Replace

Units: "About 375,000 units worldwide"

Incidents:

None in U.S.; one fall injury in France.

Sold At:

Authorized Petzl dealers nationwide and in Canada from January 2002 through May 2011 for $75 to $220.

Manufactured In:

France