CPSC recall 22091
PIRANA descender canyoneering devices
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2022-03-02
On 2022-03-02 the CPSC announced a recall of PIRANA descender canyoneering devices by Petzl America Salt Lake City Utah, citing 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.
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 22091 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2022-03-02 |
| Published | 2022-03-02 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Petzl America Salt Lake City Utah |
| Distribution | US |
Product
PIRANA descender canyoneering devices | 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.
Reason
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.
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/2022/Petzl-Recalls-PIRANA-Descender-Canyoneering-Devices-Due-to-Drowning-Risk
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