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CPSC recall 08403

MYO and "MYO Belt" Headlamps

On 2014-05-23 the CPSC announced a recall of MYO and "MYO Belt" Headlamps by Petzl, citing if the headlamp is used with rechargeable batteries, the cable connecting the battery pack to the lamp can spark, melt, or catch fire. This poses a burn hazard to consumers.

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AgencyCPSC
Recall number08403
ClassificationNot classified
Statusunknown
Initiated2008-09-18
Published2014-05-23
Last updated2026-09-13 11:58 UTC
CompanyPetzl
DistributionUS

Product

MYO and "MYO Belt" Headlamps | This safety alert involves the "MYO" and "MYO Belt" headlamps with name and model numbers listed below. The "MYO" headlamps have a battery pack attached to the headband. The "MYO Belt" headlamps have a remote battery pack attached to the headlamp via a long electric cable. Name Model Number MYO E26P MYO-black E26PN MYO 3 E27P MYO 3-black E27PN MYO 5 E28P MYO 5-black E28PN MYO Belt 3 E29 P MYO Belt 5 E30 P MYOLITE E31 P MYOLITE 3 E32 P MYOBELT SB5 E33 P MYO XP, blue E83 P MYO XP, gray E83 P2 MYOBELT XP, blue E84 P MYO XP BELT, gray E84 P2 The name of the product can be found on the side of the headlamp and on the packaging. The model number can be found on the packaging.

Reason

If the headlamp is used with rechargeable batteries, the cable connecting the battery pack to the lamp can spark, melt, or catch fire. This poses a burn hazard to consumers.

Status history

No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: unknown.

Source

Official record: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Safety-Alert-Petzl-America-Warns-of-Burn-Hazard-from-Headlamps-Product-Should-Only-Be-Used-with-Non-Rechargeable-Batteries

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