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CPSC · Consumer Product · Recalled May 14, 2026

Petzl America Recalls SIMBA and SWAN EASYFIT Harnesses Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Fall Hazard

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.

What to do: 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.

Read the official U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission notice ↗

Official recall ID
26487
Brand
Petzl America
Units affected
About 1,270 (In addition, about 220 were sold in Canada)
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.

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.

Affected products

Companies & origin

Importer(s)
Petzl America, Inc., Salt Lake City, Utah
Sold by / retailer(s)
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).
Manufactured in
Romania

Reported incidents & injuries

Identifying details (verbatim from the notice)

Remedy type
Replace
Notice last updated
May 15, 2026

Recalled product photos

Recalled Petzl SIMBA CLIMBING, SIMBA PARK, SWAN EASYFIT STEEL and SWAN EASYFIT STAINLESS Harnesses
Recalled Petzl SIMBA CLIMBING, SIMBA PARK, SWAN EASYFIT STEEL and SWAN EASYFIT STAINLESS Harnesses
Location of FAST LT PIN-LOCK and Rivets for inspection
Location of FAST LT PIN-LOCK and Rivets for inspection

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This page mirrors the official public-domain record verbatim; the linked government source is authoritative. Source last checked July 23, 2026 at 11:04 PM UTC.

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