Product description
Petzl PIRANA Descender
A descender used primarily for canyoning
Serial numbers: 19 F 0000000 000 to 22 A 9999999 999
The serial number is located on the product's frame.
See a list of details to help identify the product
Reason the product is recalled
The rope may get stuck in the product's blocking slot and the user may not be able to remove the rope from its position.
The hazards to consumers
There is an increased risk of drowning if the user becomes stuck under a waterfall or in water.
What consumers should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and visit https://www.petzl.com.au/australian-retail-purchase-refund-request-pirana-2022/ to register to return the product for a refund. Petzl will pay the return postage and provide a refund of the purchase price.
For more information, contact Spelean Pty Ltd on 1800 634 853 or support@spelean.com.au
Details to help identify the product
Supplier running the recall
Who sold the product
Adventure Base Pty Ltd
Alpsport Pty Ltd
Bogong Equipment
Climbing Anchors - Sydney
Climbing Anchors - Victoria
Equipped Outdoors - Sydney
Mont Adventure Equipment
Mountain Equipment - Chatswood
Mountain Equipment - Sydney
Paddy Pallin - Katoomba
Pulse Climbing - Gosford
Identifying numbers
Barcode number
SKU
Dates available for sale
Where the product was sold
Manufacturer country ID
Responsible regulators
Regulators are established or appointed by government. They enforce regulations and rules.
Quote PRA number 2022/19391 when contacting a regulator about this recall.
Recall and remedy questions
Contact the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission if you have:
- a question about the remedy being offered to you by the business that is responsible for managing this recall, or
- concerns about the way the business is managing this recall.
