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

Petzl America SIMBA and SWAN EASYFIT Harnesses was recalled on May 14, 2026 in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission because 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…

Is my unit affected?

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.

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

Where it was sold: 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).

Compare the codes above against the label on your product — usually on the bottom, the back panel, or the packaging. If your unit isn't listed, it is not part of this recall.

What's the 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.

Your remedy & how to claim it

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. (Remedy: Replace)

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.

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