Petzl America Recalls Belay Devices Due to Fall Hazard
CPSC recall 11314. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
Excessive force on the handle can cause it to become stuck in the open position. When stuck open, the assisted braking function is disabled, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should stop use of the affected GRIGRI 2s immediately, and contact Petzl America for a replacement.
CPSC recall 11314 has the recall date 30 Aug 2011. The notice names the firm Petzl SAS. The recall has about 18,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2011 has 12,000 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Fall. CPSC gives the product type Mountain Climbing.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | Seven devices worldwide, including one in the U.S., were returned after the users noticed that the handle could become stuck in the open position. No injuries have been reported. |
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| Units | 18,000 |
| Description | The GRIGRI 2 belay device is used by rock climbers to control the climber's safety rope during a fall or while being lowered on the rope. The first five digits of the serial numbers of devices affected by this recall range from 10326 to 11136. The serial number is engraved on the body of the product underneath and protected by the folded handle. The belay devices are 4 inches in length and 2 inches in width, and come in grey, blue, and orange colors. |
| Product | GRIGRI 2 belay device with assisted braking, About 18,000 in the United States and about 2,000 in Canada, Mountain Climbing |
| Sold at | Sports and recreation stores in the U.S. and Canada from February 2011 to June 2011 for about $95. |
| Manufacturer | Petzl SAS |
| Importer | Petzl America Inc |
| Made in | France |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 18,000Median of 2011: 12,000
- CPSC recalls of 2011
- 313
- Recalls of 2011 with one of the same hazards
- 22%
- Recalls of 2011 in the category Mountain Climbing
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name Petzl SAS
- 1
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 11314The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 11314. https://recallregister.com/product/752-petzl-america-recalls-belay-devices-due-to-fall-hazard/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- 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 11314 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Seven devices worldwide, including one in the U.S., were returned after the users noticed that the handle could become stuck in the open position. No injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Sports and recreation stores in the U.S. and Canada from February 2011 to June 2011 for about $95.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 11314?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 18,000 in the United States and about 2,000 in Canada
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
France