About 230 Scorpio Eashook lanyards with carabiners from Petzl are being recalled. The carabiner’s gate automatic closing system could malfunction, posing a risk of severe injury or death to the user. To date, no injuries have been reported.
The item was sold at Mountain Gear, Omni Progear, Ouray Mountain Sports, Moosejaw Mountaineering, Backcountry Gear Ltd., boutique shops nationwide, and online at petzl.com from January 2021 through February 2022 for about $180.
This recall involves Petzl Scorpio Eashook lanyards with aluminum carabiners at the end of two retractable polyethylene arms. The lanyard, designed for via ferrata and adventure park use, supports 264 pounds.
The product measures about 30 inches un-retracted, about 43 inches extended and the short arm length is about 14 inches. Scorpio is printed on the gray zippered pouch that contains the energy absorber. Petzl is printed on the gray zipper pouch attached to the lanyard. A serial number ranging from 21A 0000000 000 through 21I 9999999 999 is printed on a white tag in the gray zipper pouch.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lanyards and contact Petzl for a full refund, including shipping. Consumers will receive a postage-paid return label for the product.
For more information:
Petzl
877.807.3805 (8 a.m. to 4 p.m. MT Monday through Friday)
Returns@petzl.com
petzl.com/US/en/Sport/recalls or petzl.com
