Gear

Decathlon has issued a warning about their Simond Probe Ski Touring 240cm and Probe Ski Touring 280cm products due to a detected defect. The defect may prevent the probe from deploying properly, which is critical when searching for a person buried under snow. The risk is assessed as serious. Full details can be found in the warning information sheet.

Additional Information

You can view a complete list of recalls and warnings in the special database. Source: UIAA, Communication

If you purchased a bundle including a helmet and Via Ferrata Set, you only need to check the Via Ferrata Set and return it if necessary. All other products can be used safely.

Possible Fault

Two possible faults have been identified in the carabiner of the Skywalker Pro Via Ferrata Set safety equipment. The issues are particularly evident at low temperatures and may affect safety. The cause lies in the carabiner's plastic latches, which can slightly deform inwards due to external factors during production, transportation, or storage. Subsequent exposure to low temperatures may cause the latch to jam, restricting the carabiner's movement and preventing it from closing completely.

Check your Safety Equipment

The check applies to all Skywalker Pro & Pro Turn Via Ferrata carabiners without batch number 07/2021 or 11/2022. To ensure safety, follow these steps:

1. Check the batch number on the carabiner. If it is batch number 07/2021 or 11/2022 without an additional "R", you can skip the check and return the products.
2. For other batch numbers: Place the safety equipment in a refrigerator at a temperature between 0°C and 10°C.
3. Leave the equipment in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
4. Remove the equipment and immediately check the carabiner by opening and closing it several times.

The manufacturer reported defects in a batch of climbing ropes. Ropes with serial numbers 004A01235824, 005A01235824, 006A01235824, 007A01235824, 009A01235824, 012A01235824, 014A01235824 on the packaging and label with the rope type must not be used and are subject to exchange. Other ropes manufactured by the company are not affected by the recall.