Product Safety Report: Climbing harnesses for mountaineering, climbing, abseiling sold via Fruugo (2309-0084)
Product Safety Report for Climbing harnesses for mountaineering, climbing, abseiling sold via Fruugo presenting a high risk of injuries.
Summary
Product: Climbing harnesses for mountaineering, climbing, abseiling sold via Fruugo.
Hazard: The product was not supplied with the required compliance documentation or markings to demonstrate that they have been adequately conformity assessed.
Corrective action: The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Fruugo). We recommend owners stop using this product immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.
Product information
| Type | Personal protective equipment (PPE) - Safety harness |
|---|---|
| Fruugo ID | 92362183-193562246 |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Product Description | A black half body safety harness with red/orange stitching. |
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Hazard
The products are classed as Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). The products were not supplied with the required compliance documentation or markings to demonstrate that they have 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 including mountaineering, abseiling, tree climbing, rock climbing, fire rescue, arborist.
The product does not meet the requirements of the PPE Regulation 2016/425.
Corrective action
The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Fruugo).
We recommend owners stop using this product immediately. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.
Additional information
PSD case number: 2309-0084
Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards.