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Climbing harness Petzl “Swan Easyfit Climbing Harnesses” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/02040/25
Summary
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.
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Product
Climbing harness — Petzl
- Brand
- Petzl
- Name / model
- Swan Easyfit Climbing Harnesses · C062AA01, C062AA00 , C062BA00, C062BA01
- Category
- Protective equipment
- Grey and orange climbing harnesses.
- Recall information: https://www.petzl.com/GB/en/Operators/safety-alerts/2025-3-4/IMPORTANT-VOLUNTARY-RECALL-SWAN-EASYFIT-STEEL-and-STAINLESS-HARNESs
What is the risk?
- 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
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 04/03/2025
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