Petzl America Recalls GYM, PANDION and PANJI Climbing Harnesses Due to Fall Hazard
CPSC recall 24358. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
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, in the words of CPSC
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.
CPSC recall 24358 has the recall date 12 Sep 2024. The notice names the firm Petzl America. The recall has about 22,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2024 has 8,640 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Fall.
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More of the notice
The hazard and the remedy are at the top of the page. Each quotation is the text of CPSC.
| Incidents and injuries | There has been one report of a user in the United States suffering serious injuries from a fall. |
|---|---|
| Units | 22,000 |
| Remedy options | Repair |
| Description | This recall involves three Petzl climbing harnesses: the GYM harness (Model No. C032AA00), the PANDION harness (Model Nos. C029AA00 and C029AA01), and the PANJI harness (Model No. C028AA00). The recalled harnesses were used by operators of climbing gyms, adventure parks, guide companies, and consumers. Serial numbers are printed on a label inside the harnesses. Recalled Harnesses Serial Numbers 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 |
| Product | Petzl GYM, PANDION and PANJI climbing harnesses, About 22,000 (In addition, about 5,800 were sold in Canada) |
| Sold at | Online and in stores at KarstSports, PeakTrading, Backcountry, OmniProGear, Moosejaw and other outdoor equipment stores from January 2019 through May 2024 for between $59.95 and $69.95. |
| Importer | Petzl America, Inc |
| Made in | Malaysia |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 22,000Median of 2024: 8,640
- CPSC recalls of 2024
- 305
- Recalls of 2024 with one of the same hazards
- 15%
- Recalls on the register that name Petzl America
- 6
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 26 Mar 2026 | Petzl America Recalls Nomic and Ergonomic Ice Climbing Axes Due to Fall Hazard; Risk of Serious Injury or Death |
| 30 Sep 2020 | Petzl Recalls Safety Ropes Due to Fall and Injury Hazard |
| 12 Jul 2011 | Petzl America Recalls Scorpio and Absorbica Safety Lanyards due to Fall Hazard |
| 18 Sep 2008 | Safety Alert: Petzl America Warns of Burn Hazard from Headlamps; Product Should Only Be Used with Non-Rechargeable Batteries |
| 18 Oct 2006 | Petzl America Recalls Climbing Equipment Due to Fall Hazard |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 24358The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 24358. https://recallregister.com/product/10045-petzl-america-recalls-gym-pandion-and-panji-climbing-harnesses-due-to/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 24358 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
There has been one report of a user in the United States suffering serious injuries from a fall.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Online and in stores at KarstSports, PeakTrading, Backcountry, OmniProGear, Moosejaw and other outdoor equipment stores from January 2019 through May 2024 for between $59.95 and $69.95.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 24358?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Repair
- How many units are in CPSC recall 24358?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 22,000 (In addition, about 5,800 were sold in Canada)