Petzl America Recalls SIMBA and SWAN EASYFIT Harnesses Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Fall Hazard
Recall 26487 · May 14, 2026 · Petzl America
1,270
units affected
1,270
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 26487
- Date
- May 14, 2026
- Company
- Petzl America
- Units affected
- 1,270
- Product
- Petzl SIMBA CLIMBING and SIMBA PARK Children's Harnesses, SWAN EASYFIT STEEL and SWAN EASYFIT STAINLESS Harnesses
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
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.
What can happen
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.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported
- 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).
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled petzl simba climbing and simba park children's harnesses, swan easyfit steel and swan easyfit stainless harnesses?
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.
What is 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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.