Scorpio Eashook Via Ferrata Lanyard recalled due to fall hazard

Issue

There is a material strength defect on the component within the gate of the connector on the lanyard, causing the automatic closing system to malfunction. If the automatic closing system malfunctions and does not close properly, the lanyard user could experience a fall. As of January 26, 2022, the company has received no reports of incidents or injuries in Canada or the United States.

What you should do

• Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lanyard and contact Petzl America, Inc. for a full refund and replacement.
• For more information, consumers can contact Petzl’s After Sales and Service Team by telephone toll-free at 1-877-807-3805 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. MDT Monday through Friday or by email.
• Joint recall with Health Canada, the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (US CPSC) and Petzl America, Inc.
• Please note that the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits recalled products from being redistributed, sold or even given away in Canada.
• Health Canada would like to remind Canadians to report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product or any other consumer product or cosmetic by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.
• This recall is also posted on the OECD Global Portal on Product Recalls website. You can visit this site for more information on other international consumer product recalls.