This Shocking Video Shows What Happens To You When Counterfeit Racing Harnesses Go Bad

The shocking video above has been released by Carmarthenshire County Council, after local trading standards officers discovered a counterfeit racing harness operation. The aim of the video is to illustrate the dangers of using these counterfeit belts, which are branded as Sabelt, Sparco, and Takata.

As you can see from the video, the belts immediately rip from the frame, sending the occupant flying forward with the belt wrapping around their neck in the process. According to a statement from the council, "The harness failed on several points, indicating that in a real life situation - and under normal use - it could cause death or serious injury."

The belts in question were sold through eBay and Facebook, and where possible buyers have been contacted and told to remove the belts from their vehicles immediately. Police officers are working with Sabelt, Sparco and Takata to provide customers with a way of checking whether they have purchased legitimate harnesses. Anyone who believes they may have purchased fake harnesses should contact their local trading standards office as soon as possible.

As tempting as it is to pick up car parts on the cheap, when it comes to equipment like harnesses, saving a few quid really isn’t worth killing yourself for.

Source: AxisOfOversteer