Petzl warns about Longlife first generation climbing anchors over weak load resistance
The anchor's resistance to load is not enough, so it may fail to stop a climber's fall and the climber could suffer severe injuries.
What to do
Measure taken: Warning consumers of the risks (economic operator: Manufacturer), in force from 10/07/2025. Company recall page: https://www.petzl.com/INT/en/Sport/safety-alerts/2025-7-10/Safety-Alert---Petzl-LONGLIFE-first-generation
Note from Recalled Today: If you own this product, stop using it and contact the seller.
Image: Safety Gate (European Commission)
Notice details
- Product
- Anchor for climbing
- Company
- Petzl
- Hazard
- The anchor's resistance to load is insufficient. If a climber uses the anchor when climbing, there is a risk that the anchor won’t be able to stop a potential fall and the climber is therefore exposed to the risk of insufficient fall arrest when taking a fall and the consequences may be severe injuries. The product does not comply with the General Product Safety Regulation.
- Class or risk level
- Serious risk
- Notifying country
- Sweden
- Countries that reacted
- None listed
- Identifiers
- Alert number: SR/04449/25
- Model or type: Longlife type 1
- Measure in force since
- 10/07/2025
- Published on Safety Gate
- December 19, 2025
- Listed on Recalled Today
- December 19, 2025
The headline, summary and steps above are written in plain English from the official notice below. Identifiers are copied exactly as the agency published them. Always check the official notice before you act.
Official notice
The notice's own wording from Safety Gate.
Petzl Anchor for climbing (longlife first generation (type 1))
- Product
- Product: Anchor for climbing Name: longlife first generation (type 1) Brand: Petzl Description: Longlife Type 1 anchors for permanent installation at climbing sites. Placed on the market 1988-1991.
- Risk
- Risk type: Injuries The anchor's resistance to load is insufficient. If a climber uses the anchor when climbing, there is a risk that the anchor won’t be able to stop a potential fall and the climber is therefore exposed to the risk of insufficient fall arrest when taking a fall and the consequences may be severe injuries. The product does not comply with the General Product Safety Regulation.
- Measures taken
- Warning consumers of the risks (economic operator: Manufacturer), in force from 10/07/2025
- Country of origin
- France
- Company recall page
- https://www.petzl.com/INT/en/Sport/safety-alerts/2025-7-10/Safety-Alert---Petzl-LONGLIFE-first-generation
Source: European Commission, Safety Gate (CC BY 4.0); summary edited by Recalled Today CC BY 4.0 · Safety Gate
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