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Call 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 readingZIGZAG®/ZIGZAG® PLUS/ZILLON REQUEST FOR INSPECTION.
*** THIS RECALL 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 readingAstro 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 […]
Continue readingPodium Straps Replacement
*** THIS ALERT IS NOW CLOSED *** It has been brought to our attention that on the 2018 Podium (S071AA00), the suspension straps are not as described in the Technical Notice that accompanied the Podium when sold. The loops are intended to be large enough to permit a karabiner to be threaded through them, but […]
Continue reading2019 Petzl PRO Range sneak peek
Petzl have just released their sneak peek at the new items for 2019. Take a look and see what’s coming… Typically the New Zealand estimated Release Date is about 6 weeks after what’s listed on petzl.com as we need to get them here! Also keep in mind this is an estimated release date from France, and […]
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