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Petzl Newton Climbing Harnesses recalled over an injury risk
Product Recall for Petzl Newton Climbing Harnesses presenting a serious risk of injuries.
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.
6 identifiers listed for this notice.
Petzl Newton Climbing Harnesses (2)
- BarcodeThe long number printed under the barcode.
- C073AA01
- C073AA02
- C073CA01
- C073CA02
- C073EA01
- C073EA02
What to do now
The risk with Petzl Newton Climbing Harnesses is physical injury.
- Stop using it.
- Read the corrective action below: some notices offer a fix rather than a return.
- Follow the corrective action in the notice: a refund, repair or replacement from Petzl.
- 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
Contact the retailer or the brand using the details in the official notice. Keep your receipt, order confirmation or bank statement if you have one, but a recall remedy should not depend on it.
If you paid by credit card and the item cost more than £100, Section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act may let you claim from the card provider. For smaller amounts or debit cards, ask your bank about a chargeback.
From the official notice
Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2503-0086). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Recall for Petzl Newton Climbing Harnesses presenting a serious risk of injuries.
The risk
The product has been identified as presenting a serious risk of injuries. The product has a FAST LT buckle on the chest, which is used to close the harness. This buckle can break during normal use, which may lead to the harness opening and the user falling from a height, resulting in serious injuries.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Personal Protective Equipment (Enforcement) Regulations 2018 and General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
Action taken
The product has been recalled from end users.
Advice to consumers
The product has been recalled from end users.
Owners of affected harnesses should immediately stop using the product and visit the Petzl website for further information: https://www.petzl.com/GB/en/Operators/safety-alerts/2025-3-4/
Additional information
PSD notification number: 2503-0086
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Product description
Black and yellow climbing harnesses.
Open the OPSS notice
Questions
Why has Petzl Newton Climbing Harnesses been recalled?
The risk with Petzl Newton Climbing Harnesses is physical injury. 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 barcode 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?
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?
Contact the retailer or the brand using the details in the official notice. Keep your receipt, order confirmation or bank statement if you have one, but a recall remedy should not depend on it. If you paid by credit card and the item cost more than £100, Section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act may let you claim from the card provider. For smaller amounts or debit cards, ask your bank about a chargeback.
