Petzl has issued an urgent recall for certain 2022-manufactured European versions of the NEWTON, NEWTON FAST, and NEWTON EASYFIT harnesses, due to a defect in the FAST LT chest buckle. If this buckle fails during use, it could result in the harness unfastening—posing a serious risk of fatal falls.
Affected products include:
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NEWTON (C073AA01, C073AA02)
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NEWTON FAST (C073CA01, C073CA02)
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NEWTON EASYFIT (C073EA00, C073EA01, C073EA02)
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Kits containing these harnesses: ASAP Fall Arrest Kit & ASAP Lock Fall Arrest Kit
What you need to do:
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Stop using the harness immediately
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Check the serial number—only specific 2022 batches are affected
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Return affected harnesses to Spelean (Petzl's authorised distributor in Australia)
Petzl will inspect or replace the product at no cost, depending on the batch.
Important: This recall does not affect the US/Canada versions or harnesses made outside 2022.
👉 Click here to view the full recall details and check your harness
Please click here for the Petzl France Official Recall Notice
