EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Hobby/sports equipment
Anchor for climbing Petzl “longlife first generation (type 1)” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/04449/25
Summary
The anchor's resistance to load is insufficient. If a climber uses the anchor when climbing, there is a risk that the anchor won’t be able to stop a potential fall and the climber is therefore exposed to the risk of insufficient fall arrest when taking a fall and the consequences may be severe injuries. The product does not comply with the General Product Safety Regulation.
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Product
Anchor for climbing — Petzl
- Brand
- Petzl
- Name / model
- longlife first generation (type 1) · Longlife type 1
- Category
- Hobby/sports equipment
- Longlife Type 1 anchors for permanent installation at climbing sites. Placed on the market 1988-1991.
- Recall information: https://www.petzl.com/INT/en/Sport/safety-alerts/2025-7-10/Safety-Alert---Petzl-LONGLIFE-first-generation
What is the risk?
- The anchor's resistance to load is insufficient. If a climber uses the anchor when climbing, there is a risk that the anchor won’t be able to stop a potential fall and the climber is therefore exposed to the risk of insufficient fall arrest when taking a fall and the consequences may be severe injuries. The product does not comply with the General Product Safety Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Warning consumers of the risks
- Date of entry into force: 10/07/2025
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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