Petzl Newton, Newton, Newton Fast and Newton Easyfit Climbing Harnesses — injuries risk
Photos from the official notice: EU Safety Gate (European Commission) · image rights
Hazard
The product has a 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 comply with the Personal Protective Equipment Regulation.
Measures taken
- Recall of the product from end users — Retailer (04/03/2025)
Product description
Black and yellow 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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