Petzl Newton Climbing Harnesses
- Affected
- Black and yellow climbing harnesses.
- The problem
- 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.
- What to do
- 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/
Product information
| Type | Climbing harnesses |
|---|---|
| Brand | Petzl |
| Product names | NEWTON, NEWTON FAST and NEWTON EASYFIT |
| Country of Origin | Unknown |
| Product Description | Black and yellow climbing harnesses. |
| Product Report and Image | Link to product image and PDF |
Affected products
| Product name | Product reference |
|---|---|
| NEWTON (European Version) | C073AA01, C073AA02 |
| NEWTON FAST (European Version) | C073CA01, C073CA02 |
| NEWTON EASYFIT (European Version) | C073EA01, C073EA02 |
Hazard
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.
Corrective action
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
Can I get a refund?
In most cases, yes – recalled items can usually be returned for a full refund, repair or replacement, often without a receipt. Follow the instructions in the notice above, or contact the shop you bought it from. More on your rights after a recall.
Updated 21 March 2025. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.