Recall of Petzl LASER SPEED 10 cm ice screws (Europe only)

Recall of Petzl LASER SPEED 10 cm ice screws (G051AA03) due to regulatory noncompliance with the EN 568: 2015 standard.

The EN 568: 2015 standard does not currently allow the certification of short ice screws, such as the Petzl LASER SPEED 10 cm ice screw. This ice screw model does not meet one of the standard's test requirements (axial test carried out in aerated concrete: 8 kN pull-out strength in aerated concrete, instead of the required 10 kN).

For this reason, the Petzl LASER SPEED 10 cm ice screw cannot meet regulation (EU) 2016/425 on personal protective equipment and thus cannot bear the CE mark. In fact, it is currently marketed as a non-PPE progression screw.

In this context, Petzl is obliged by European authorities to recall the Petzl LASER SPEED 10 cm ice screw due to this regulatory noncompliance. Please return this product to us by contacting your local Petzl After-sales Service via the contact form for processing.

Petzl remains convinced that short ice screws used for progression are essential to ice-climber safety when the ice is thin. That's why we're working with the CEN/TC 136 standards committee and the WG5 working group to revise the EN 568 standard to enable the certification of short screws, especially our Petzl LASER SPEED 10 cm ice screw.

FAQ

Do Petzl's LASER SPEED 10 cm ice screws pose a risk to the user?
These screws do not meet the current standard, but they do comply with the pull-out test planned for the future EN 568 standard.

Is it a quality problem?
No, these ice screws meet our design and quality requirements under the conditions of use specified in our Instructions for Use.

Which countries are affected by this recall?
Countries where the CE mark is in effect.

When will Petzl's LASER SPEED 10 cm ice screws be available again?
We are exploring several solutions with European Notified Bodies to be able to certify this ice screw in accordance with PPE regulations, and thus resume sales as soon as possible. We hope to reach consensus by the end of 2024. At the same time, we are continuing our efforts to revise the EN 568 standard. It should be published in early 2026, and will enable certification of LASER SPEED 10 cm ice screws.

Have there been any injuries with the ice screws affected by the recall?
To date, no injuries have been reported to Petzl.