Product Recall: TUPA Climbing Harness sold via AliExpress (2310-0220)
Product Recall for TUPA Climbing Harness sold via AliExpress presenting a serious risk of injuries.
Summary
Product: TUPA Climbing Harness sold via AliExpress
Hazard: The product has been identified as presenting a serious risk of falling from a height as it was not supplied with the required compliance documentation or markings to demonstrate that it has been adequately conformity assessed.
Corrective action: The product has been recalled from end users. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (AliExpress).
Product information
| Type | Personal protective equipment (PPE) – Climbing harness |
|---|---|
| Brand | TUPA |
| Other product identifiers | TP-A9512 |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Product description | Black and orange waist safety harness |
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Hazard
The product has been identified as presenting a serious risk of falling from a height as it is classed as Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and was not supplied with the required compliance documentation or markings to demonstrate that it has been adequately conformity assessed. Mandatory third party conformity assessment by a body authorised for PPE is required by the relevant regulations for those products which protect against more serious risks. The absence of such independent assessment for such a product may increase the risk to the consumer that the product may not perform as expected when relied upon across a wide range of uses.
The Personal Protective Equipment (Enforcement) Regulations 2018 and Regulation (EU) 2016/425 on personal protective equipment.
Corrective action
The product has been recalled from end users. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (AliExpress).
Additional information
PSD case number: 2310-0220
Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards