RECALL OF NEWTON, NEWTON FAST, AND NEWTON EASYFIT HARNESSES - EUROPEAN VERSIONS

Last updated March 19, 2025

Am I affected by this recall?

IDENTIFIED RISK

We have identified a nonconforming batch of FAST LT buckles (see images of the buckles above). On the affected harnesses, the FAST LT buckle is positioned at the chest and is used to fasten the harness.
If the harness is attached via the dorsal point and the FAST LT buckle breaks, the harness becomes unfastened. In the event that the user falls or is suspended in the harness, it is possible for them to completely exit the harness and fall to the ground.

WHICH HARNESSES ARE AFFECTED BY THIS RECALL?

Only certain batches of the European Version of NEWTON harnesses manufactured in 2022 are affected by this recall. The European Version of the NEWTON harness range is not sold in the United States or Canada.

1. Identify the reference on the harness :

        2. Identify the date of manufacture of the harness.

 If the harness was not manufactured in 2022, it is not affected by this recall.

If the product was manufactured in 2022:

• use the Excel tool below to determine whether the product or case of products is affected by this recall.

• The list of harness batches affected by this recall is also available in the document below:

IMMEDIATE ACTION REQUIRED

If the harness is affected by the recall, immediately follow these instructions:

•  If you are a user:
  • Cease all use of the affected harnesses.
  • Quarantine these harnesses and return them to Petzl.
  • Distribute this information to your network.
     
•  If you are a reseller:
  • Cease all sales of the affected harnesses.
  • Quarantine these harnesses and return them to Petzl.
  • Distribute this information to your customers.

In both cases: return the harnesses to Petzl.
 
To do this, contact your local Petzl after-sales service via this contact form. Under "Choose a type of request", choose "Product recall" and don't forget to provide the serial number of the harness. To ensure that we can return a harness to you as soon as possible, your harness will be :

• Either directly replaced with a new harness.
• Or inspected by us with respect to the potentially nonconforming buckles. If the harness does not have nonconforming buckles, it will be returned to you as is (note that this operation does not replace your obligation to periodically check PPE). If the harness has a nonconforming buckle, it will be replaced with a new harness.

Petzl is responsible for all shipping costs.

FAQ's

Has this risk caused personal injury?
No, not to our knowledge.

 
Where do I find the reference and serial number?

I have a European Version of the NEWTON harness, but the serial number is not included in the list of affected serial numbers. Am I affected by this recall?
No, only harnesses with the serial numbers included in the above list are affected by this recall.

 
Are International Versions of the NEWTON, NEWTON FAST, and NEWTON EASYFIT harnesses (sold primarily on the North American market) affected by this recall?
No, because the FAST LT buckles on these harnesses are different from the ones affected by this recall.

 
Can I inspect the buckles myself to determine whether they are non-conforming?
No because the nonconformity cannot be detected via visual inspection.

How do I know that my harness has been properly inspected by Petzl?
After inspection, if the harness does not have a non-conforming buckle, we cut off a corner of the plastic label attached to the harness.