Petzl is recalling its PIRANA canyoning descenders (D005AA00 and D005AA01) due to a
drowning risk if the rope accidentally gets blocked in the blocking slot. Immediately stop using
the descenders affected by this recall.
Affected products:
- PIRANA descenders D005AA00 and D005AA01 (see models in photo).
- Serial numbers: between 19 F 0000000 000 and 22 A 9999999 999.
- Sold from July 2019 to January 2022.
Unaffected PIRANA descenders:
- Previous generation PIRANA
Identified risk
Decision to recall
New feedback from the field since Petzl's July 2021 safety alert (modification to the Instructions for Use) led to their decision to recall the affected PIRANA.
If you have a PIRANA that is affected by this recall, stop using it immediately and return it to Petzl's local after-sales service via their contact form. You will be offered a refund. Petzl will pay for the return shipping costs.