Product Recall: Petzl Newton Climbing Harnesses (2503-0086)
Product Recall for Petzl Newton Climbing Harnesses presenting a serious risk of injuries.
Summary
Product: NEWTON, NEWTON FAST and NEWTON EASYFIT
Hazard: The product has been identified as presenting a serious risk of injuries. The product has a FAST LT buckle on the chest, which is used to close the harness. This buckle can break during normal use.
Corrective action: The product has been recalled from end users.
Product information
| Type | Climbing harnesses |
|---|---|
| Brand | Petzl |
| Product names | NEWTON, NEWTON FAST and NEWTON EASYFIT |
| Country of Origin | Unknown |
| Product Description | Black and yellow climbing harnesses. |
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Affected products
| Product name | Product reference |
|---|---|
| NEWTON (European Version) | C073AA01, C073AA02 |
| NEWTON FAST (European Version) | C073CA01, C073CA02 |
| NEWTON EASYFIT (European Version) | C073EA01, C073EA02 |
Hazard
The product has been identified as presenting a serious risk of injuries. The product has a FAST LT buckle on the chest, which is used to close the harness. This buckle can break during normal use, which may lead to the harness opening and the user falling from a height, resulting in serious injuries.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Personal Protective Equipment (Enforcement) Regulations 2018 and General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
Corrective action
The product has been recalled from end users.
Owners of affected harnesses should immediately stop using the product and visit the Petzl website for further information: https://www.petzl.com/GB/en/Operators/safety-alerts/2025-3-4/
Additional information
PSD notification number: 2503-0086
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards