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IMPORTANT VOLUNTARY RECALL SWAN EASYFIT STEEL and STAINLESS HARNESS
IMPORTANT VOLUNTARY RECALL SWAN EASYFIT STEEL and STAINLESS HARNESS

Petzl is voluntarily recalling the SWAN EASYFIT STEEL harnesses and SWAN EASYFIT STAINLESS harnesses due to a defect in the FAST LT buckle that could lead to a fatal fall. Please immediately stop using the harnesses affected by this recall. Continue Reading

Date posted03/4/2025


RECALL OF NEWTON, NEWTON FAST, AND NEWTON EASYFIT HARNESSES - EUROPEAN VERSIONS
RECALL OF NEWTON, NEWTON FAST, AND NEWTON EASYFIT HARNESSES - EUROPEAN VERSIONS

Recall of certain batches of the European Version of NEWTON harnesses manufactured in 2022, NEWTON FAST and NEWTON EASYFIT due to a nonconforming batch of FAST LT buckles that could lead to a fatal fall. Immediately stop using the harnesses affected by this recall. Continue Reading

Date posted03/4/2025


TRUEBLUE iQ Recall
TRUEBLUE iQ Recall

ACCT has been made aware of a Safety Alert issued by Head Rush Technologies about their TRUBLUE iQ devices. A summary of the basic info is copied below. You can find the original documents on the Headrush website: Bulletin Number: SA 0005 Release... Continue Reading

Date posted12/3/2024


Important Voluntary Recall GYM/PANDION/PANJI Harnesses
Important Voluntary Recall GYM/PANDION/PANJI Harnesses

From Petzl: Following our Safety Alert communication dated May 14, 2024, Petzl has worked with the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada. In cooperation with these authorities, Petzl has decided to voluntarily recall the GYM, PANDION and PANJI harnesses.... Continue Reading

Date posted09/12/2024


TRUBLUE Speed Recall
TRUBLUE Speed Recall

ACCT has been made aware of a Safety Alert issued by Head Rush Technologies about their TRUBLUESpeed devices. A summary of the basic info is copied below. You can find the original documents on the Headrush website: Bulletin Number: SA 0004 Release... Continue Reading

Date posted07/17/2024


PETZL SAFETY INFORMATION: GYM / PANDION / PANJI HARNESSES
PETZL SAFETY INFORMATION: GYM / PANDION / PANJI HARNESSES

UPDATE from Petzl 2024-09-12: Following our Safety Alert communication dated May 14, 2024, Petzl has worked with the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada. In cooperation with these authorities, Petzl has decided to voluntarily recall the GYM, PANDION and PANJI... Continue Reading

Date posted05/14/2024


Safety Alert: TRUBLUE iQ Retraction Impairment
Safety Alert: TRUBLUE iQ Retraction Impairment

Head Rush Technologies has discovered a component on a limited number of auto belay devices that if mounted below specific heights could cause impaired retraction and pose a fall and injury hazard for the climber Continue Reading

Date posted05/7/2024


Use of Petzl Tandem Speed Trolley on Aerial Adventure Courses
Use of Petzl Tandem Speed Trolley on Aerial Adventure Courses

Technical Bulletin issued by ACCT TIRE Committee Continue Reading

Date posted03/23/2024


PETZL GRILLON SAFETY ALERT: REQUEST FOR INSPECTION
PETZL GRILLON SAFETY ALERT: REQUEST FOR INSPECTION

From Petzl: Petzl requests the inspection of certain GRILLON products following the detection of ropes mounted incorrectly in the rope adjuster of recently produced GRILLON products. In such a case, the product does not perform its blocking function, which can result in a risk of injury. Please... Continue Reading

Date posted01/4/2024


ISC UltraLink Stop Use Notice
ISC UltraLink Stop Use Notice

Posted by ISC: STOP USE NOTICE | Ultralink November 2023 Important Safety... Continue Reading

Date posted11/30/2023


CALL FOR INSPECTION FOR THE ASTRO AND CANYON GUIDE HARNESSES
CALL FOR INSPECTION FOR THE ASTRO AND CANYON GUIDE HARNESSES

From Petzl: Request for inspection of ASTRO and CANYON GUIDE harnesses following the detection of a defect on the gated opening attachment point of an ASTRO harness. Due to the risk of unintentional opening of this attachment point, which could result in a life-threatening situation, we ask you... Continue Reading

Date posted10/25/2023


Wisconsin Regulation Update
Wisconsin Regulation Update

The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) they will will host two live virtual Q&A sessions to answer questions that people may have about ATCP 78 that makes changes related to both HIGH and LOW element rope/challenge courses located at recreational and... Continue Reading

Date posted09/15/2023