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1500KG rock climbing harness recalled over an injury risk

Cuts and injuriesSerious risk

Product Recall for 1500KG rock climbing harness sold via AliExpress presenting a serious risk of injuries.

  • 1500KG rock climbing harness: photo from the OPSS notice of 31 Jan 2024
    Product image from the OPSS safety notice

Check your product

Only products that match these details are covered. Have your pack in front of you.

1 identifier listed for this notice.

  • 1500KG rock climbing harness

    Item or listing codeOn the box, the label, or the order page where you bought it.
    • 32850546086

What to do now

1500KG rock climbing harness could cause injury, for example from sharp edges, parts breaking, or the product failing in use.

  1. Put it out of use now.
  2. Check whether the notice offers a repair or replacement part before you discard it.
  3. Use the contact details in the official notice to arrange a refund, repair or replacement.
  4. If someone has been hurt or the product has failed, report it to Trading Standards through the Citizens Advice consumer service.

Why it matters. Products that break, pinch, cut or fail suddenly can cause injuries ranging from cuts to fractures.

Refunds, repairs and replacements

In a recall, the business responsible arranges the remedy, which may be a refund, a repair, a replacement or a free part. The notice says which one applies.

Your rights under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 also apply: goods must be safe, of satisfactory quality and as described. Within 30 days of purchase you can usually reject faulty goods for a full refund.

From the official notice

Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2311-0103). Quoted as issued.

Summary

Product Recall for 1500KG rock climbing harness sold via AliExpress presenting a serious risk of injuries.

The risk

The product has been identified as presenting a serious risk of injuries or falling from a height as it is classed as Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and was not supplied with the required compliance documentation or markings to demonstrate that it has been adequately conformity assessed. Mandatory third-party conformity assessment by a body authorised for PPE is required by the relevant regulations for those products which protect against more serious risks. The absence of such independent assessment for such a product may increase the risk to the consumer that the product may not perform as expected when relied upon across a wide range of uses.

The product does not meet the requirements of Regulation (EU) 2016/425 on Personal Protective Equipment or the Personal Protective Equipment (Enforcement) Regulations 2018.

Action taken

Recall of the product from end users. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (AliExpress).

Advice to consumers

The product has been recalled from end users.

The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (AliExpress).

Additional information

PSD case number: 2311-0103

Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards.

Product description

A black harness with red stitching a black net bag.

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Questions

Why has 1500KG rock climbing harness been recalled?

1500KG rock climbing harness could cause injury, for example from sharp edges, parts breaking, or the product failing in use. Products that break, pinch, cut or fail suddenly can cause injuries ranging from cuts to fractures.

How do I know if my product is affected?

Compare the item or listing code on your product with the details listed under “Check your product” on this page. Only items that match are covered by the notice.

What should I do now?

Put it out of use now. Check whether the notice offers a repair or replacement part before you discard it.

Can I get a refund or a repair?

In a recall, the business responsible arranges the remedy, which may be a refund, a repair, a replacement or a free part. The notice says which one applies. Your rights under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 also apply: goods must be safe, of satisfactory quality and as described. Within 30 days of purchase you can usually reject faulty goods for a full refund.

Where was 1500KG rock climbing harness sold?

The notice names AliExpress. Products bought elsewhere are covered too if they match the details listed.

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