Petzl climbing harness "newton" — injuries risk
Photos from the official notice: EU Safety Gate (European Commission) · image rights
Hazard
The product poses a risk of injuries because the safety stitching, which holds the rings at the sternal attachment point, may not be properly positioned. As a result, the ring could open and lead to the user falling.The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment Directive.
Product description
Yellow and black climbing harness intended for professional use.
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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