September 18, 2008 -->-->
Petzl America is issuing a safety warning for its MYO and MYO Belt headlamps. If the headlamp is used with rechargeable batteries, the cable connecting the battery pack to the lamp can spark, melt, or catch fire. This poses a burn hazard to consumers.
Petzl has received 13 reports of sparking and/or melting, with 2 reports of flames. One consumer received a minor burn to the hand, and another experienced singed hair.
This safety alert involves the MYO and MYO Belt headlamps with name and model numbers listed below. The MYO headlamps have a battery pack attached to the headband. The MYO Belt headlamps have a remote battery pack attached to the headlamp via a long electric cable.
| Name | Model Number |
|---|---|
| MYO | E26P |
| MYO-black | E26PN |
| MYO 3 | E27P |
| MYO 3-black | E27PN |
| MYO 5 | E28P |
| MYO 5-black | E28PN |
| MYO Belt 3 | E29 P |
| MYO Belt 5 | E30 P |
| MYOLITE | E31 P |
| MYOLITE 3 | E32 P |
| MYOBELT SB5 | E33 P |
| MYO XP, blue | E83 P |
| MYO XP, gray | E83 P2 |
| MYOBELT XP, blue | E84 P |
| MYO XP BELT, gray | E84 P2 |
The name of the product can be found on the side of the headlamp and on the packaging. The model number can be found on the packaging.
The headlamps were sold nationwide from February 2003 through August 2008 for between $40 and $80. They were made in France.
Consumers should immediately stop using rechargeable batteries with the headlamps and contact Petzl to obtain a new warning label. Consumers can continue to use the headlamps with non-rechargeable batteries.
For additional information, contact Petzl America toll-free at (877) 740-3826 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, or visit the firms Web site at http://www.petzl.com
The safety alert is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
