Petzl Recalls PIRANA Descender Canyoneering Devices Due to Drowning Risk
CPSC recall 22091. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The user's rope can get caught or wedged in the PIRANA blocking slot and stop or suspend the climber, posing a drowning risk if they are under a waterfall or pool.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled PIRANA descender devices and contact Petzl for a full refund, including shipping. Consumers will be provided a postage-paid label to return their recalled descender.
CPSC recall 22091 has the recall date 2 Mar 2022. The notice names the firm Petzl America, Inc., Salt Lake City, Utah. The recall has about 3,450 units. The median CPSC recall of 2022 has 5,400 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Drowning.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | None reported |
|---|---|
| Units | 3,450 |
| Remedy options | Refund |
| Description | This recall involves the Petzl PIRANA descender, an aluminum adjustable friction descender device for canyoneering. The descender has three rope installation options that allow the user to select the degree of friction before initiating a descent. A friction spur allows the user to increase braking power during descent. A plastic ring keeps the connector positioned to facilitate rope installation while the device is connected to the harness. The descender comes in orange (D005AA00) and black (D005AA01) with serial numbers ranging between 19 F 0000000 000 and 22 A 9999999 999. Serial numbers are located on the frame of the product. |
| Product | PIRANA descender canyoneering devices, About 3,450 (In addition, about 177 were sold in Canada) |
| Sold at | REI, Karst Sports, Backcountry.com, www.petzl.com, and other websites and outdoor stores nationwide from July 2019 through January 2022 for about $39. |
| Importer | Petzl America, Inc., Salt Lake City, Utah |
| Made in | France |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 3,450Median of 2022: 5,400
- CPSC recalls of 2022
- 292
- Recalls of 2022 with one of the same hazards
- 3%
- Recalls on the register that name Petzl America, Inc., Salt Lake City, Utah
- 3
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 14 May 2026 | Petzl America Recalls ASTRO BOD FAST, ASTRO SIT FAST and CANYON GUIDE Harnesses Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Fall Hazard |
| 14 May 2026 | Petzl America Recalls SIMBA and SWAN EASYFIT Harnesses Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Fall Hazard |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 22091The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 22091. https://recallregister.com/product/9253-petzl-recalls-pirana-descender-canyoneering-devices-due-to-drowning-ri/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 22091 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
None reported
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
REI, Karst Sports, Backcountry.com, www.petzl.com, and other websites and outdoor stores nationwide from July 2019 through January 2022 for about $39.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 22091?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Refund
- How many units are in CPSC recall 22091?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 3,450 (In addition, about 177 were sold in Canada)