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Petzl GYM, PANDION and PANJI climbing harnesses — recall

Consumer goods · United States · 2024-09-12

Hazard: Fall Hazard

Petzl GYM, PANDION, PANJI climbing harnesses, fall hazard

Country	United States
Category	Consumer goods
Published	2024-09-12
Importer	Petzl America, Inc., of Salt Lake City, Utah
Retailer	Online and in stores at KarstSports, PeakTrading, Backcountry, OmniProGear, Moosejaw and other outdoor equipment stores
Model identifiers	GYM harness (Model C032AA00)18319xxxxxx through 19264xxxxxx, 19Jxxxxxxxxxx through 24Axxxxxxxxxx, PANDION harness (Model C029AA00)18321xxxxxx through 19264xxxxxx 19Jxxxxxxxxxx through 24Axxxxxxxxxx, PANDION harness (Model C029AA01)1827xxxxxx through 19262xxxxxx, 19Jxxxxxxxxxx through 23Axxxxxxxxxx, PANJI harness (Model C028AA00)18326xxxxxx through 19253xxxxxx, 19Jxxxxxxxxxx and 23Jxxxxxxxxxx
Units affected	22000
Hazard	Fall Hazard
Hazard description	The recalled harness can be put on backwards and the rope or carabiner can be attached to a non-weight-bearing leg loop elastic band, placing the user at risk of falling from height and sustaining serious injury, including paraplegia or death.
Remedy	Consumers and operators of climbing gyms, adventure parks, search and rescue operations, and adventure guide companies should immediately stop using the recalled harnesses and contact Petzl America for a free repair.
Recall number	24-358
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	Marketplaces may delist the same or similar products, freeze or force-remove inventory (e.g. Amazon FBA) and notify past buyers.
Self-check for comparable products	Structural strength, tip-over stability, sharp edges.
Rules & standards likely involved	CPSC/CPSIA, ASTM F963 (toys), UL · Full guide →

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