Petzl America Recalls SIMBA and SWAN EASYFIT Harnesses Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Fall Hazard
Reviewed and published by MPB Safety Desk
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 parents need to know
Petzl America is recalling its SIMBA and SWAN EASYFIT harnesses. The SIMBA models are designed for children between 110 and 160 cm tall, and the SWAN EASYFIT models are designed for adventure parks.
The recall is due to missing rivets in the FAST LT PIN-LOCK buckles, which can cause the buckles to open. This poses a risk of serious injury or death from a fall hazard.
If you have one of these harnesses, please stop using it immediately. You should consult the official recall notice for detailed instructions on how to proceed and to receive a free replacement harness.
Recall details
From the official U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission record
- Recall number
- #26487
- Recall date
- Units affected
- About 1,270 (In addition, about 220 were sold in Canada)
- Remedy
- Consumers and operators should stop using and selling the recalled harnesses immediately and contact Petzl America at [email protected] for a free replacement harness.
- Product 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.
- Products and models
- 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).
- Consumer contact
- Petzl America toll-free at 877-807-3805 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. MT, Monday through Friday, email at [email protected] 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 details are summarized from official government sources and reviewed by our editors before publishing. Information can change after publication — always confirm the current status, affected models, and remedy instructions in the official U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission notice before acting.