Petzl 2023 GRILLON Inspection Notice - 1/4/2023
Petzl has requested the inspection of any Grillon lanyards that were manufactured between October and December of 2023.
Petzl Astro Inspection Notice - 10/25/2023
Petzl has released a request for an inspection of their Astro and Canyon Guide harnesses. You can find the inspection guide linked below.
CMI RP160 and RP162 Voluntary Safety Recall Notice - 8/29/2023
Click Here to see the notice.
Teufelberger spLIFE Information - 7/21/2023
Rock Exotica Omni 1.1 Recall - 4/7/2023
Rock Exotica Omni Block 1.1 Recall Notice
Rock Exotica is issuing a recall for Omni Block 1.1” style pulleys, manufactured from February 2020 through October 2022. These pulleys must be returned for inspection / repair. Follow the link above to determine if your product is impacted.
DMM Compact Swivel Assembly Recall - 11/2/2022
DMM Compact Swivel Product Recall / Hazard Notice
DMM has issued an immediate product recall for the following DMM Products:
- DMM Nexus Compact Swivel
- DMM Focus Compact Swivel
- DMM Mini Swivel
- DMM Director Swivel Boss Locksafe
- DMM Director Yoke
- DMM Director Swivel Eye Locksafe
This is a critical safety issue. Please read DMM's Recall Notice to ensure that you do not have one of the affects products.
Petzl ZigZag, ZigZag Plus, Zillon Safety Information - 8/31/2021
Petzl Safety Information Regarding Cases of Slippage with ZigZag, ZigZag Plus, and Zillon
Petzl has received reports of users experiencing rope slippage while using ZigZag, ZigZag Plus, and Zillon devices. The link above provides details on manual inspections and function tests of your products and return services for any devices affected.
Edelrid TreeRex and Notch Sentinel Inspection Notice - 6/23/2021
Statement Regarding the Edelrid Triple Lock Buckle
Edelrid is recommending regular inspection of the Triple Lock Buckles used on the Edelrid Tree Rex saddle and the Notch Sentinel due to a manufacturing defect that can cause the plastic housing to separate. Edelrid has determined that this defect does not compromise the function of the buckle, or the safety of the saddles.
Rope Runner Pro - Bolt Backing Out
Rope Runner Pro - Cosmetic Issue
ISC SH903X & SH905X Triple Action Snaphook
ISC Has recently become aware of a situation with a Triple-action Snaphook, where the second-action keeper interfered with the third-action catch.
Whilst there have been NO reports of accidents or injuries, we actively respond to customer product feedback with all diligence, in order to increase the safety of our products and end users.
Initial observations point to deformation of the second-action keeper (damaged through external forces) causing it to incorrectly engage with the third-action catch.
Click here to read or download the full inspection notice with photos.
The purpose of the Inspection Notice is to remind all users of the ISC SH903x and SH905x Snaphooks to conduct consistent pre-use inspection of their personal protective equipment (PPE), and to retire devices from service immediately, upon the discovery of damage/deformation of any part of the device.
The Inspection Notice will be posted on our website & Social Media pages and may be shared with your customers, as necessary. If you have any questions or need further information, please do not hesitate to contact ISC.
DMM Nexus Swivel Request For Inspection - 10/21/2019
DMM has been recently made aware of an incorrectly assembled DMM Nexus Swivel body. This error was discovered in a pre-use inspection, and no accidents or injuries have occured.
The initial investigation indicates that the issue is an isolated, one-off occurrence affecting a single unit. In order to complete the investigation, DMM is requesting that the other 77 units sold from the batch in question are returned to DMM for factory inspection.
The products that DMM would like returned have serial numbers in the following range: 190790036E to 190790137E.
If you have located a product in that range, please remove the product from service and contact DMM at:
Email: cs@dmmwales.com
Phone: +44 (0)1286 873 447
Teufelberger Slaice Recall - 9/26/2019
Immediately stop use of any of the following ropes with a Slaice termination: Braided Safety Blue (Hi-Vee, Ultra-Vee, T-Vee), Arbor Elite, Pottsblitz, or CEClimb 12.
Teufelberger has issued a recall on the Slaice termination on the ropes listed above. This recall does not affect slaice terminations on Tachyon, Fly, drenaLine, or any ropes with no terminations or with other terminations (sewn or hand spliced).
This issue could pose a serious safety risk. You should stop using the affected item immediately. The next step is to contact Teufelberger via this form. They will arrange to have your product replaced.
More information on this recall can be found here:
https://www.teufelberger.com/en/safety-first.html
Petzl Sequoia 2019 Inspection Notice - 9/26/2019
Petzl has issued a notice about the possible risk of improper mounting of the new lower Ds on the 2019 Sequoia and Sequoia SRT models. See the release from Petzl below:
CMI California Swivel Technical Notice - 4/4/2019
ART RopeGuide Inspection Notice - 1/18/2019
ART RopeGuide Inspection Notice - 1/18/2019
ISC Twister Safety Inspection Notice - 2/21/2018
ISC has delivered and inspection notice to owners of the ISC Steel Twister Carabiner. A small number of Twister Carabiners have been found to have a bad retaining pin on the swivel assembly. If you have a Steel Twister Carabiner, please follow the inspection steps below to ensure your Steel Twister Carabiner is safe.
ISC Inspection Notice for the ISC Steel Twister Carabiner
If you have any questions, please call TreeStuff customer support at 1-877-408-7337 or email us at info@treestuff.com. You can also email ISC at sales@iscwales.com
Rigguy JAWS Wire Termination Recall - 8/29/2018
Rigguy has issued a product recall for their JAWS wire terminations. Consumers should stop using the product immediately and return it to rigguy for a no-cost replacement. See more information about the recall and the return form below. If you have questions, you can contact Rigguy at JAWSrecall@gmail.com or call 706-340-1288.
Click here to read the product recall letter from Rigguy.
Click here to download or print the recall form to return any JAWS products.
Teufelberger Treemotion Inspection Notice - 7/3/2017
Attention owners of pre-2018 Teufelberger Treemotion Harnesses!
The safety stitchings on the leg loops (shown in yellow circles) may be missing, posing a significantly higher risk of injuries when using tools (caused by unexpected movement or panic reaction). Check your harness immediately to make sure these safety stitchings are present! For better visibility of the safety stitching pull the webbing out of the protection cover which hides the safety stitching (see yellow arrows in the picture). If you notice the absence of any of the above mentioned safety stitchings, remove from service, and contact Teufelberger Fiber Rope for replacement.
Affected products:
- TreeMotion Harnesses (art.no. 7333210)
- Spare Part Leg Loop Right (art.no. 7333206) and Left (art.no. 7333207)
- TreeMotion Harness Super Light (art.no. 7333239)
- Spare Part Super Light Leg Loop Right (art.no. 7350008) and Left (art.no. 7350009)
For more information, call 8am to 5pm EST: 1-508-730-4500
Our priority is to keep you safe, and that means keeping you up-to-date with notices, warnings, and recalls that come out for any product we sell. The minute we hear something we'll put the information here.