Petzl Recalls PIRANA Descender Canyoneering Devices Due to Drowning Risk
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.
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- Date
- 2022-03-02
- Country
- United States
- Brand
- Petzl
- Product
- PIRANA descender canyoneering devices
- Units
- About 3,450 (In addition, about 177 were sold in Canada)
- Category
- Home & garden
- Source
- CPSC
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