Recall of Crux, Nara and Nemo harnesses

Singing Rock is notifying to customers that some of the produced climbing harnesses CRUX, NARA, NEMO may pose a potential casualty hazard due to inaccuracy in the production. 

This defect was identified at regular internal quality inspection and up to know there are no reports of this defect coming from normal use.

If you own any of mentioned products, please, read this important notice.

Identification - Name of the Product/production lots involved:
The lot number can be found on the label as pictured below and is either the 7 digits in the larger lot number. Compare these 7 digits with the list of numbers given below. In the case of a match, return the product to your dealer as directed below.

CRUX
1071050; 1071051; 1071130; 1075163; 1075162; 1077978;
1077980; 1062912; 1064334; 1063634; 1071048; 1071049;
1071129; 1075159; 1075160; 1075161; 1080987; 1071046;
1071047; 1071128; 1075158; 1077981; 1086111; 1071054;
1071131; 1077976; 1077977; 1070798; 1071045; 1071127;
1086110

NARA
1071104; 1071105; 1071106; 1075178; 1078062; 1062913;
1063636; 1064362; 1071101; 1071102; 1071103; 1075176;
1075177; 1078063; 1089901; 1086397; 1071093; 1071100;
1075174; 1075175; 1071088; 1071090; 1075173; 1085477;
1085479

NEMO
1071120; 1071121; 1071122; 1075166; 1075167; 1075168;
1089748; 1075169; 1062916; 1064364; 1063638; 1071123;
1071124; 1075170; 1071125; 1075171; 1075172; 1080254;
1086109

Manufacturer: LANEX a.s., division Singing Rock
Date of Manufacture: 10/2010 – 5/2011

Hazard: Possible inaccuracy in a production resulting in lower waist belt strength of the harness

Till nowadays there are no reports of this defect coming from normal use. Nonetheless, Singing Rock is acting pro-actively on this matter given the potential casualty hazard. Based on this matter is decided to change construction of stitching for CRUX and construction change of NARA and NEMO to avoid possible safety hazard.

PLEASE RETURN THESE HARNESSES FOR REPLACEMENT WITH A PERFECT PRODUCT TO YOUR NEAREST STORE OR DISTRIBUTOR.

Source: Singing Rock

Recall for replacement: GRIGRI 2

If you have a GRIGRI 2 (D14 2O, D14 2G, D14 2B) with the first five digits of the serial number between 10326 and 11136, stop use immediately and contact Petzl America to initiate an exchange.

Background

Figure 1

Petzl has discovered that exerting excessive force on the fully extended handle of the GRIGRI 2 can cause internal damage, such that the GRIGRI 2 handle may become stuck in the open position.

When the handle is stuck in this position the assisted braking function is disabled. A damaged GRIGRI 2 in this configuration will function similarly to a manual belay device (e.g. tube style device).

When using a damaged GRIGRI 2 with the handle stuck in the position as shown in Figure 1, failure to control the braking side of the rope will increase the risk of an uncontrolled descent. A GRIGRI 2 with a damaged handle must be immediately retired from service.

It is important to note that failure to control the braking side of the rope is a misuse of the GRIGRI 2 under any circumstance (See GRIGRI 2 Technical Notice - pdf file, 2,5Mo).

As of June 20, 2011, seven damaged products have been returned to Petzl through our worldwide distribution network. Petzl has no knowledge of any accidents resulting from a damaged GRIGRI 2 handle.

Petzl Response

Because the safety of our users is our primary concern, as a measure of precaution Petzl has decided to take the following actions:

• increase the mechanical strength of the handle on all GRIGRI 2’s since serial number 11137.
• recall all GRIGRI 2’s with the first five digits of the serial number between 10326 and 11136, and replace with a new revised GRIGRI 2.

Petzl will pay for all shipping costs to complete this replacement.

If you have a GRIGRI 2 (D14 2O, D14 2G, D14 2B) with the first five digits of the serial number between 10326 and 11136, stop use immediately and contact Petzl America to initiate an exchange.

Contact Petzl America in one of two ways:
- By phone: 1 (800) 932-2978 (toll free)
- By email: grigri2recall@petzl.com

The previous generation GRIGRI is not concerned by this recall.

"While the potential risk of damaging the GRIGRI 2’s handle 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 GRIGRI 2 as quickly as possible. Everyone at Petzl is committed to resolving this issue. We thank you for your continued support."

Romain Lécot
Petzl General DirectorSource: Petzl