Petzl is recalling approximately 14,850 low-stretch kernmantle safety ropes used for professional work-at-height, rescue, and recreational activities like climbing and caving. These ropes may contain a deep cut or have two separate ends of rope taped together inside the sheath, which can cause the rope to fail during use. While no injuries have been reported, consumers should immediately stop using these ropes and inspect them for defects. If a defect is found, Petzl will provide a free replacement rope.
The rope can have hidden deep cuts or sections where two ends are merely taped together rather than being a continuous strand. This defect causes the rope to fail under tension, posing a high risk of falls and serious injury or death to users who rely on the rope for safety.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ropes and inspect the rope for a deep cut or tape connecting two ends of rope together, and if either is found, contact Petzl America for instructions on receiving a free replacement rope.
Recalled Low-Stretch Kernmantle Rope
Recalled Rope with a deep cut in an AXIS 11 mm
A 2.1-meter scrap of rope taped to one end of an AXIS 11 mm rope
Recalled Petzl rope markings attached to label at the end of the rope
If you or a family member were harmed by this recalled product, you may have legal rights. Consider consulting a consumer protection attorney to understand your options for compensation.
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Sources: CPSC Notice · Raw API Response