Outdoor USA Magazine

Petzl has announced a recall for replacement for all GRIGRI 2 assisted braking belay devices with serial numbers with the first five digits between 10326 and 11136. Petzl has no knowledge of any accidents resulting from a damaged GRIGRI 2 handle.

Petzl has discovered that exerting excessive force on the fully extended handle of the GRIGRI 2 can cause internal damage, such that the GRIGRI 2’s handle may become stuck in the open position, disabling the device's assisted braking function. When using a damaged device, failure to control the braking side of the rope will dramatically increase the risk of an uncontrolled descent, possibly resulting in injury or death.

Images of the affected products and additional information can be found at petzl.com/grigri2recall.

Users in the US and Canada should stop using the device and visit Petzl America's online Return Authorization tool at petzl.force.com/grigri.