EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Protective equipment
Climbing harness Xinda “Sit Harness” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/03279/25
Summary
The leg loop of the harness may tear out at the seam. This places the user at a risk of falling from height and sustaining serious injuries. The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Regulation, nor with the European standard EN 12277.
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Product
Climbing harness — Xinda
- Brand
- Xinda
- Name / model
- Sit Harness · HA9526RHL
- Category
- Protective equipment
- Grey climbing harness with red details, intended for climbing and mountaineering. Product sold online, in particular via AliExpess (product identification number: 4000345290950).
What is the risk?
- The leg loop of the harness may tear out at the seam. This places the user at a risk of falling from height and sustaining serious injuries. The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Regulation, nor with the European standard EN 12277.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
- Date of entry into force: 29/08/2025
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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