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Black Climbing Harness Anti-Fall Protection Safety Beltsold via AliExpress recalled over an injury risk
Product Recall for Black Climbing Harness Anti-Fall Protection Safety Belt sold via AliExpress presenting a serious risk of injuries.
Product image from the OPSS safety notice
What to do now
Black Climbing Harness Anti-Fall Protection Safety Beltsold has been reported because it could hurt the person using it.
- Stop using it.
- Read the corrective action below: some notices offer a fix rather than a return.
- Contact the business or the shop you bought it from to arrange the remedy set out in the notice.
- Incidents and injuries can be reported to Trading Standards via the Citizens Advice consumer helpline.
Why it matters. Products that break, pinch, cut or fail suddenly can cause injuries ranging from cuts to fractures.
Refunds, repairs and replacements
Stop using the product first, then arrange the remedy. A recall applies to every affected unit, however long ago it was bought.
If the business does not respond, the Citizens Advice consumer helpline (0808 223 1133), Advice Direct Scotland (0808 164 6000) or Consumerline (0300 123 6262) can help.
From the official notice
Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2311-0146). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Recall for Black Climbing Harness Anti-Fall Protection Safety Belt 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
OPSS is requiring the recall of the product from end users. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (AliExpress).
Advice to consumers
OPSS is requiring the recall of the product from end users.
The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (AliExpress).
Additional information
PSD number: 2311-0146
Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards
Product description
A black full body harness/safety belt with red stitching.
Open the OPSS notice
Questions
Why has Black Climbing Harness Anti-Fall Protection Safety Beltsold been recalled?
Black Climbing Harness Anti-Fall Protection Safety Beltsold has been reported because it could hurt the person using it. 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?
The notice describes the affected product rather than listing codes. Compare the product name, pack size and where you bought it with the official notice.
What should I do now?
Stop using it. Read the corrective action below: some notices offer a fix rather than a return.
Can I get a refund or a repair?
Stop using the product first, then arrange the remedy. A recall applies to every affected unit, however long ago it was bought. If the business does not respond, the Citizens Advice consumer helpline (0808 223 1133), Advice Direct Scotland (0808 164 6000) or Consumerline (0300 123 6262) can help.
Where was Black Climbing Harness Anti-Fall Protection Safety Beltsold sold?
The notice names AliExpress. Products bought elsewhere are covered too if they match the details listed.
