CPSC2026-05-14PHYSICAL HAZARD

Petzl SIMBA and SWAN EASYFIT harnesses recalled for fall hazard from defective buckles

FALLNationwide distributionConsumer goods Baby & kids

What this means

Petzl climbing harnesses with missing rivets in the FAST LT PIN-LOCK buckles may open during use, causing the wearer to fall. About 1,270 harnesses sold between May 2021 and November 2025 are affected. No injuries have been reported yet.

Check your harness serial number against the recalled models (SIMBA CLIMBING, SIMBA PARK, SWAN EASYFIT STEEL, or SWAN EASYFIT STAINLESS).
Stop using the harness immediately if it matches a recalled serial number.
Contact Petzl America at Aftersales_US@petzl.com for a free replacement harness.
Do not sell or give the harness to anyone else.

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Product photos

Recalled Petzl SIMBA CLIMBING, SIMBA PARK, SWAN EASYFIT STEEL and SWAN EASYFIT STAINLESS Harnesses

Location of FAST LT PIN-LOCK and Rivets for inspection

The agency's original wording

Hazard

The recalled harnesses are missing rivets in the FAST LT PIN-LOCK buckles, causing the buckles to open, posing a risk of serious injury or death from a fall hazard.

Remedy

Consumers and operators should stop using and selling the recalled harnesses immediately and contact Petzl America at Aftersales_US@petzl.com for a free replacement harness.

Intended for

Children (11 years to 16 years)

Illnesses reported

None reported

Sold at

The PAD Climbing Gym stores nationwide and resellers online at Karst Sports.com and Peak Trading.com from May 2023 through November 2025 for about $130 (SIMBA) and from July 2021 through November 2025 for about $280 (SWAN).

Affected count

About 1,270 (In addition, about 220 were sold in Canada)

Injuries reported

None reported

Manufactured in

Romania

Remedy type

Replace

Products

Petzl SIMBA CLIMBING and SIMBA PARK Children's Harnesses, SWAN EASYFIT STEEL and SWAN EASYFIT STAINLESS Harnesses

Consumer contact

Petzl America toll-free at 877-807-3805 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. MT, Monday through Friday, email at Aftersales_US@petzl.com or online at https://qr.petzl.com/a/safety-simba-swan or Recall Petzl SIMBA and SWAN Harnesses or www.petzl.com and click on "Safety Alerts" for more information.

Official notice

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Petzl-America-Recalls-SIMBA-and-SWAN-EASYFIT-Harnesses-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Fall-Hazard

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