CPSC2026-05-14PHYSICAL HAZARD
Petzl SIMBA and SWAN EASYFIT harnesses recalled for fall hazard from defective buckles
FALLNationwide distribution
Petzl SIMBA and SWAN EASYFIT harnesses recalled for fall risk
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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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.
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-HazardMore Petzl America, Inc., Salt Lake City, Utah recalls
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