Petzl Swan Easyfit Climbing Harnesses — injuries risk
Photos from the official notice: EU Safety Gate (European Commission) · image rights
Hazard
The product has two buckles on the back, which are used to close the harness. These buckles can break during normal use, which may lead to the harness opening and the user falling from a height, leading to serious injuries. The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment Regulation.
Measures taken
- Recall of the product from end users — Other (04/03/2025)
Product description
Grey and orange climbing harnesses.
What should I do?
If you own this product, stop using it and check the official notice for what the seller or authority advises (return, refund, repair or disposal). Measures listed here were reported by national authorities to the EU Safety Gate system.
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