Extension of the product safety alert issued on May 13th 2011
Concerns all SCORPIO lanyards manufactured before May 17th 2011 up to serial number 11137****.
The relevant product references are: L60, L60 CK, L60 2, L60 2CK, L60 H, L60 WL, K29VF 1, K29VF 2, K29VE 1, K29VE 2, K29V 1, K29V 2.
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Following a via ferrata accident on Thursday the 5th of May 2011 we launched - by reason of precaution - a voluntary product safety alert to inspect our SCORPIO via ferrata lanyards (L60 and L60CK) manufactured prior to March 2005. This alert was launched on 13th May.
Our internal investigation and analysis of our manufacturing procedures specific to the production of tear webbing energy absorbers has identified a weakness which could explain the defect leading to the cause of this accident.
As a consequence and even though the probability of this defect recurring remains very low, we have decided to take the following actions:
- Temporary stoppage of all Petzl tear webbing lanyard production.
- Temporary stoppage of the sale of all stock of SCORPIO and ABSORBICA tear webbing lanyards for inspection before resuming sales.
- Extension of the product safety alert of 13.05.11 to include all Petzl SCORPIO energy absorbing lanyards sold up to 19th May 2011 (up to serial number 11137****).
You'll find in the Pro section a dedicated page regarding ABSORBICA actions.
If you possess a SCORPIO via ferrata lanyard as detailed above we ask you to:
- immediately stop using it!
- contact us via the Petzl distributor in your country.
The via ferrata lanyards ZYPER and ZYPER VERTIGO are not concerned by this alert for inspection.
You may continue to use these products, whilst respecting the conditions of use, maintenance and inspection outlined in their respective technical notices.
Comments
Please show pictures of how
Fri, 20/05/2011 - 08:23 — Markus (not verified)So then i could do selfinspection!
grz
max
answer to Please show picture of how
Fri, 20/05/2011 - 15:11 — community_managerWe are sorry but self inspection is not possible for the Scorpio lanyards, all Scorpio lanyards are to be inspected by our distributor in your country. Please contact them for instructions on how to return your product.
http://www.petzl.com/en/page/petzl-distributors-world-1
Once we have received your product we will verify the safety stitching and proceed a full PPE check, your product will be returned to you as soon as possible.
We are clearly aware of the problems caused by these actions and we ask you to accept our apologies for this inconvenience. Your security is our greatest priority. The entire company is focused on resolving this issue as quickly and efficiently possible.
Sincerely
many thx, so i contact my
Sat, 21/05/2011 - 20:09 — Markus (not verified)so i contact my distributor.
grz
max
What if i have cut off the
Sat, 21/05/2011 - 18:45 — Anonymous (not verified)answer: What if i have cut off the
Sat, 21/05/2011 - 20:05 — community_managerAll the Scorpio Lanyards produced since 2002 are concerned by the request for inspection.
Do not use the product anymore.
Contact your distributeur to obtain the details on how to return your product for inspection.
Once we have received your product we will verify the safety stitching and proceed a full PPE check, your product will be returned to you as soon as possible.
We are clearly aware of the problems caused by these actions and we ask you to accept our apologies for this inconvenience. Your security is our greatest priority. The entire company is focused on resolving this issue as quickly and efficiently possible.
Sincerely
Canadian Distributor
Tue, 31/05/2011 - 01:09 — WJ (not verified)Also: How long will the inspection take? I use and need my Scorpio almost every week and will NOT be able to give it away for several weeks or months. In this case I expect a free of charge equal quality rental device!
Sincerely
Answer Canadian distributor
Tue, 31/05/2011 - 10:58 — community_managerYes the recall for inspection of the Scorpio viaferrata lanyards is managed by our north american subsiduary Petzl America in Salt Lake City. Please get in contact with them via :
telephone: (877) 740-3826 (toll free number),
email: inspection.scorpio@petzl.com
There will not be any shipping charges for you to pay and the verification of your product is very quick.
We are clearly aware of the problems caused by these actions and we ask you to accept our apologies for this inconvenience. Your security is our greatest priority. The entire company is focused on resolving this issue as quickly and efficiently possible.
Sincerely
About L56 ZYPER-Y
Fri, 03/06/2011 - 03:08 — Chiu (not verified)According to the "Carabiner Experience brochure", can I use the "GO Oval maillon"
to replace the use of the lark's head hitch to attach the ZYPER-Y on the harness?
I appreciate the quick response from Petzl to this SCORPIO safety issue,
it's the reason that I will continue to support Petzl product.
Answer About L56 Zyper-Y
Sat, 04/06/2011 - 15:32 — community_managerThank you for your message, your question has been forwarded to our technical information service and we should have soon an answer for you.
Sincerely
Anwer to your question from technical dpt.
Mon, 06/06/2011 - 16:59 — community_managerYes it is possible to use a P18 link (http://www.petzl.com/en/pro/verticality/connectors/steel-carabiners-conn...) to connect a via ferrata lanyard to the harness (as shown in PE carabiner). It is important to close the P18 tightly using a wrench ant to check that using this solution will not create any problems. Petzl recommends to use a larks head to link the lanyard to the attachment points of the harness. Please check the instructions for use of the lanyard :
http://www.petzl.com/files/all/technical-notice/Sport/L60-SCORPIO.pdf
Thank you for your interest
Sincerely
Thank you very much for the
Tue, 02/08/2011 - 13:07 — Chiu (not verified)Just one more question, is it possible to use the M37SL Omni Screw-lock instead of the P18?
Answer
Thu, 29/09/2011 - 08:00 — community_managerPlease accept our apologies for a late answer, we have had serious issues with our back office to answer comments. It is now working correctly again.
The answer to your question is no, we do not recommend the use of M37SL Ommi Screw-lock instead of the P18.
Sincerely
scorpio landyars
Fri, 03/06/2011 - 21:07 — ramon torra (not verified)nr.07085AX 1557
Please,tel my wat i hev to doo .
Best regards
Answer scorpio Lanyards
Sat, 04/06/2011 - 16:10 — community_managerDo not use,
Contact your distributeur to obtain the details on how to return your product for inspection.
http://www.petzl.com/en/page/petzl-distributors-world-1
Once we have received your product we will verify the safety stitching and proceed a full PPE check, your product will be returned to you as soon as possible.
We are clearly aware of the problems caused by these actions and we ask you to accept our apologies for this inconvenience. Your security is our greatest priority. The entire company is focused on resolving this issue as quickly and efficiently possible.
Sincerely
Petzl Scorpio lanyard
Sat, 04/06/2011 - 07:22 — Mountain friend (not verified)Answer Petzl Scorpio Lanyard
Sat, 04/06/2011 - 16:16 — community_managerPlease contact the distributor from Germany, Krah Gmbh :
http://www.petzl.com/en/page/petzl-distributors-world-1
We are clearly aware of the problems caused by these actions and we ask you to accept our apologies for this inconvenience. Your security is our greatest priority. The entire company is focused on resolving this issue as quickly and efficiently possible.
Sincerely
Thanks to the UK distributor
Sat, 11/06/2011 - 21:08 — Graham Derbyshire Glaramara Outdoor Centre (not verified)Norwegian disributor
Tue, 21/06/2011 - 13:54 — Torbjørn Frotveit (not verified)Which is correct?
Filling in the form at http://www.petzl.com/en/outdoor/contact_country linked above I have not received any answer.
Answer Norvegian Distributor
Tue, 21/06/2011 - 14:00 — community_managerIn Norway we have one distributor for vertical products : Varri and one for headlamps : Trigve Alm, for the inspection of Scorpio or the exchange of the Grigri2 please refer to Varri.
While the potential risk of an incident is very small, our total commitment to the safety of our users has led us to make this decision. With the summer climbing season just beginning, Petzl understands that this recall comes at an inconvenient time and we are working hard to ensure that everyone receives their replacement GRIGRI2 as quickly as possible. Everyone at Petzl is committed to resolving this issue, we ask you to accept our apologies for this inconvenience. Thank you for your continued support.
Sincerely
Scorpio
Tue, 05/07/2011 - 22:06 — Mark Bridges (not verified)Answer Scorpio
Mon, 11/07/2011 - 15:39 — community_managerplease contact Lyon Equipment directly 0044 15 396 25 493 or by email
LYON EQUIPMENT LTD
Rise Hill Mill - Dent
LA10 5QL, Sedbergh
United Kingdom
Phone: +44 (0)15396 25493
Email: info@lyon.co.uk
Websites:
www.lyon.co.uk
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www.lyon-outdoor.co.uk
Accept our apologies for the inconvenience of this recall
Sincerely
SCORPIO via ferrata lanyards
Mon, 11/07/2011 - 09:34 — Nadin (not verified)I have a Scorpio lanyard that should be inspected. I tried to contact the distributor in my country (Switzerland) via your contact form last week. Since I still have no answer from them, I wanted to ask if I can contact other country distributors - it's summer and want to use the lanyard.
Answer Scorpio Via ferrata lanyards
Mon, 11/07/2011 - 16:26 — community_managerWe have contacted and forwarded your message and contact directly to the Swiss distributor, stay tuned for a quick answer from them. The inspection will not be possible for you in another country. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenients due to this recall for inspection.
Sincerely
Where to go in the Netherlands
Wed, 27/07/2011 - 21:48 — Freek Reijnen (not verified)Answer : Where to go in the Netherlands
Thu, 28/07/2011 - 10:11 — community_managerThanks for your request.
Do not use the products until they have been checked.
Contact your distributeur to obtain the details on how to return your product for inspection.
Once we have received your product we will verify the safety stitching and proceed a full PPE check, your product will be returned to you as soon as possible.
We are clearly aware of the problems caused by these actions and we ask you to accept our apologies for this inconvenience. Your security is our greatest priority. The entire company is focused on resolving this issue as quickly and efficiently possible.
Please contact directly our distributor in the Netherlands : info@petzlbenelux.be or by phone : +32 85 31 43 85
Sincerely
scorpio via ferrata
Mon, 15/08/2011 - 15:44 — Tim (not verified)Is this a good one or...?
Thanks in advance
Answer
Thu, 15/09/2011 - 15:35 — community_managerYes this lanyard needs to be checked, stop using it. Contact our distributeur in your country to obtain the details on how to return your product for inspection.
Once we have received your product we will verify the safety stitching and proceed a full PPE check, your product will be returned to you as soon as possible.
We are clearly aware of the problems caused by these actions and we ask you to accept our apologies for this inconvenience. Your security is our greatest priority. The entire company is focused on resolving this issue as quickly and efficiently possible.
Sincerely
Safe again?
Mon, 22/08/2011 - 13:50 — Anonymous (not verified)Answer Safe Again
Wed, 24/08/2011 - 09:32 — community_managerYes the issue has been fixed, all the Scorpio lanyards available in the shops have been checked (inside the absorber pocket there is green sticker with the mention "conforme". If you do not find this green sticker do not use or purchase the product, notify the retailer. For any questions please contact yout distributor.
Thank you for your support
Scorpio lanyards
Wed, 31/08/2011 - 19:40 — Branko (not verified)Please advise if this is o.k. and that I'm free to use them..?
Thanks in advance & best regards
answer
Mon, 05/09/2011 - 16:24 — community_managerIf there is a green sticker inside your lanyards have been checked and are ok to use, in the beginning of the recall for inspections the green labels were unmarked. Thank you for your support.
Sincerely
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