Serious riskCPSC
Petzl SIMBA and SWAN EASYFIT harnesses recalled for fall hazard from defective buckles
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.
From the CPSC notice · Read the official notice ↗ · All Petzl recalls
What to do
- 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.
Is yours affected?
Compare your label or packaging with the recalled product.
- Product
- Petzl SIMBA CLIMBING and SIMBA PARK Children's Harnesses, SWAN EASYFIT STEEL and SWAN EASYFIT STAINLESS Harnesses
- 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).
- Sold in
- Nationwide
- Made for
- Children (0 months and older)
Photos from the CPSC
Details
- Units affected
- About 1,270 (In addition, about 220 were sold in Canada)
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- Illnesses reported
- None reported
- Fix
- Replace
- Manufactured in
- Romania
- Company 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.
- Recall number
- 26487
In the CPSC's words
- Description
- This recall involves Petzl harnesses sold individually and in packs of five. Serial numbers are printed on plastic cards on the interior of the harnesses. All harnesses are offered in gray/orange color combinations. Harnesses included in the recall include: Recalled Harness Name Harness Serial Number/Size SIMBA CLIMBING C065BA00 (single) / C065BA01 (pack of 5) SIMBA PARK C065AA00 (single) / C065AA01 (pack of 5) SWAN EASYFIT STEEL C062AA00 (single) / C062AA01 (pack of 5) SWAN EASYFIT STAINLESS C062BA00 (single) / C062BA01 (pack of 5) SWAN EASYFIT STEEL and SWAN EASYFIT STAINLESS are harnesses designed for adventure parks. The SIMBA models are designed for children between 110 and 160 cm tall. The SIMBA models include a FAST LT PIN-LOCK buckle at the back of the harness and color-coded webbing. The SWAN EASYFIT models include color-coded webbing and a FAST LT PIN LOCK buckle system.
- 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.