PETZL published following safety information regarding the product PETZL ZIGZAG mechanical prusik.
Please follow the link to get detailed information and to read the original notice:
http://www.petzl.com/files/all/technical-notice/headlamps/Pro/ZIGZAG-Communication-april-15-2013_EN.pdf
Please keep you up-to-date by yourself and have a look for amendments resp. the announced summary (scheduled for 23rd April 2013) at http://www.petzl.com
Please Note:
The aim of releasing ERCA safety alerts is to disseminate up to date information which will help to avoid accidents on ropes courses. We are committed to providing unbiased information about the sequence of events and the causes of accidents. We are neither in the position to, nor do we have the intention of, undertaking in-depth on-the-spot investigations. Please send your comments and questions regarding the safety alert to sicherheit@erca.cc