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Climbing Harness with Waist Pad recalled over an injury risk
Product Recall for Climbing Harness with Waist Pad sold via Fruugo presenting a serious risk of injuries.
Product image from the OPSS safety notice
What to do now
Climbing Harness with Waist Pad could cause injury, for example from sharp edges, parts breaking, or the product failing in use.
- Stop using it.
- Read the corrective action below: some notices offer a fix rather than a return.
- Use the contact details in the official notice to arrange a refund, repair or replacement.
- 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
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 (2310-0124). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Recall for Climbing Harness with Waist Pad sold via Fruugo 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 (Fruugo).
Advice to consumers
OPSS is requiring the recall of the product from end users.
The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Fruugo).
Additional information
PSD number: 2310-0124
Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards
Product description
A black and red harness with a pad around the waist area
Open the OPSS notice
Questions
Why has Climbing Harness with Waist Pad been recalled?
Climbing Harness with Waist Pad 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?
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?
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 Climbing Harness with Waist Pad sold?
The notice names Fruugo. Products bought elsewhere are covered too if they match the details listed.
