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CPSC source record The user's rope can get caught or wedged in the PI Ongoing

Petzl Recalls PIRANA Descender Canyoneering Devices Due to Drowning Risk

Recall Date: 2022-03-02 Recalling Firm: Unspecified Record Ref: 9253

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This CPSC record concerns Petzl Recalls PIRANA Descender Canyoneering Devices Due to Drowning Risk. Use the source fields below to narrow the match, then verify the exact item and current remedy on the issuing-agency page.

  • Classification: The user's rope can get caught or wedged in the PI
  • Status: Ongoing
  • Recall date: 2022-03-02
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Product Description & Identification

This recall involves the Petzl PIRANA descender, an aluminum adjustable friction descender device for canyoneering. The descender has three rope installation options that allow the user to select the degree of friction before initiating a descent. A friction spur allows the user to increase braking power during descent. A plastic ring keeps the connector positioned to facilitate rope installation while the device is connected to the harness. The descender comes in orange (D005AA00) and black (D005AA01) with serial numbers ranging between 19 F 0000000 000 and 22 A 9999999 999. Serial numbers are located on the frame of the product.

Reason for Recall / Hazard Identified

Hazard: The user's rope can get caught or wedged in the PIRANA blocking slot and stop or suspend the climber, posing a drowning risk if they are under a waterfall or pool.. This recall involves the Petzl PIRANA descender, an aluminum adjustable friction descender device for canyoneering. The descender has three rope installation options that allow the user to select the degree of friction before initiating a descent. A friction spur allows the user to increase braking power during descent. A plastic ring keeps the connector positioned to facilitate rope installation while the device is connected to the harness. The descender comes in orange (D005AA00) and black (D005AA01) with serial numbers ranging between 19 F 0000000 000 and 22 A 9999999 999. Serial numbers are located on the frame of the product.

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Consumer Action Recorded in the Source

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled PIRANA descender devices and contact Petzl for a full refund, including shipping. Consumers will be provided a postage-paid label to return their recalled descender.. Petzl toll-free at 877-807-3805 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, email at Returns@petzl.com or online at www.petzl.com/US/en/Sport/recalls or www.petzl.com and click on "Sport, Customer Service, Safety Alerts" and select "PIRANA Descender recall" for more information.

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Nationwide retail and online distribution

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Issuing agency
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Source ID
9253
Indexed update
2026-07-27 11:37:09 UTC
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