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NEWTON, NEWTON FAST and NEWTON EASYFIT — recall

Consumer goods · United Kingdom · 2025-03-21

Hazard: Injuries

NEWTON, NEWTON FAST, NEWTON EASYFIT climbing harnesses pose an injury risk

Country	United Kingdom
Category	Consumer goods
Published	2025-03-21
Model identifiers	NEWTON (European Version) C073AA01, C073AA02; NEWTON FAST (European Version) C073CA01, C073CA02; NEWTON EASYFIT (European Version) C073EA01, C073EA02.
Category	Personal protective equipment (PPE)
Hazard	Injuries
Hazard description	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.
Non-compliance	Personal Protective Equipment (Enforcement) Regulations 2018 and General Product Safety Regulations 2005
Remedy	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/
Recall number	2503-0086
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	Marketplaces may delist the same or similar products, freeze or force-remove inventory (e.g. Amazon FBA) and notify past buyers; under GPSR regulators can require platforms to act within 2 working days.
Self-check for comparable products	Structural strength, tip-over stability, sharp edges.
Rules & standards likely involved	UK GPSR, UKCA · Full guide →

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