Product Recall: Petzl GYM, PANDION and PANJI Climbing Harnesses (2505-0206)

Product Recall for Petzl GYM, PANDION and PANJI Climbing Harnesses presenting a serious risk of injuries.

Summary

Product: Petzl GYM, PANDION and PANJI Climbing Harnesses

Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of injuries as the harness can be put on backwards, and the rope or carabiner can be attached to a non-weight-bearing leg loop elastic band.

Corrective action: The product has been recalled from end users.

Product information

Type Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) – Climbing Harnesses
Brand Petzl
Models GYM, PANDION and PANJI
Country of Origin United States
Product Description A lightweight, compact harness used for ski mountaineering, glacier travel, snow travel and adventure racing. Product has a flexible equipment loop on the waist-belt.
Product Report and Image Link to product image and PDF

Hazard

The product presents a serious risk of injuries as the harness can be put on backwards, and the rope or carabiner can be attached to a non-weight-bearing leg loop elastic band. This places the user at a risk of falling from height and sustaining serious injuries.

The product does not meet the requirements of Regulation (EU) 2016/425 on Personal Protective Equipment or the Personal Protective Equipment (Enforcement) Regulations 2018.

Corrective action

The product has been recalled from end users.

Owners should stop using the product immediately and access the Petzl website for further information, including a list of affected serial numbers: https://www.petzl.com/GB/en/Operators/safety-alerts/2024-5-14/Safety-information-for-GYM—PANDION—PANJI

Additional information

PSD notification number: 2505-0206

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards

Updates to this page

Published 4 June 2025