Concerns all ABSORBICA energy absorbers manufactured before May 17th 2011 up to serial number 11137****. The relevant product references are: L57, L58, L58 MGO, L59, L59 MGO, L59 69, L70120 YG, L70150 IM, L70150 YM, L70150 I, L70150 Y, L70150 YM.
During a periodic inspection on a NEWTON harness, improperly positioned safety stitching was found on one of the loops of the sternal attachment point.
As a precautionary measure, Petzl is asking all of its customers to inspect the safety stitching on the loops of the sternal attachment point on all NEWTON harnesses.
Context:
On December 21, 2011, Petzl America became aware of our presence on a list of companies purportedly supporting the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA; H.R. 3261). However, Petzl America does not and has never supported SOPA or the related senate bill known as the Protect IP Act.
In Florida, "Santa Claus" was getting ready for the upcoming Christmas work rush and brushing up on his rappelling technique at a local shopping mall. But the exercise didn't go exactly as planned. Instead, this poor "Santa" got his beard caught in the descender. We still don't know if he ever made it down..
The international IKAR-CISA conference took place at the end of October in Are, Sweden. Every year this international event brings together mountain rescue teams from all over the world.
The goal of the conference is to share experiences as well as different techniques and equipment in order to improve both efficiency and safety for mountain rescue operations.
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The MICRO TRAXION is an ultra-light, ultra-compact progress capture pulley that is exceptionally efficient.
The cam can be locked in open position so the device can be used as a simple pulley.
Works even on frozen or muddy ropes.
The PROGRESS lanyard is designed for rope progression.
The dynamic rope construction limits the energy transmitted to the user during a limited fall.
The fall indicator signals that the product should be retired.
Compact and rechargeable, the PIXA 3R is the hands-free lighting solution designed for frequent, demanding use.
The integrated rechargeable battery offers an advantage over batteries: more practical, economical and environmentally sound.
Request for inspection of the NEWTON harness
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Request for immediate self-inspection for all ABSORBICA energy absorbers
GRIMPDAY 12 May 2012, Namur, Belgium
PIXA 3R - Rechargeable multibeam headlamp
RIG - Compact self-braking descender
GRILLON - Adjustable lanyard for work positioning
