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

Recall 26-487 · May 14, 2026 · Petzl

What to doConsumers 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 CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
26-487 (CPSC)
Recall date
May 14, 2026
Brand
Petzl
Category
Sports, bikes and outdoor
Products
Petzl SIMBA CLIMBING and SIMBA PARK Children's Harnesses, SWAN EASYFIT STEEL and SWAN EASYFIT STAINLESS Harnesses
Hazard
Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Fall Hazard
Hazard type
Falls and tip-overs
Remedy
Replace
Units
About 1,270 (In addition, about 220 were sold in Canada)
Made in
Romania
Last updated by CPSC
May 15, 2026

What was recalled

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.

Is my product affected?

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  • Petzl SIMBA CLIMBING and SIMBA PARK Children's Harnesses, SWAN EASYFIT STEEL and SWAN EASYFIT STAINLESS Harnesses · About 1,270 (In addition, about 220 were sold in Canada) units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: 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).; Petzl America, Inc., Salt Lake City, Utah.

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.

Recall history and context

Petzl appears in 11 CPSC recalls on record. See all Petzl recalls.

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 451 recalls in the sports, bikes and outdoor category, 74 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Petzl SIMBA CLIMBING and SIMBA PARK Children's Harnesses, SWAN EASYFIT STEEL and SWAN EASYFIT STAINLESS Harnesses (About 1,270 (In addition, about 220 were sold in Canada) units). This recall involves Petzl harnesses sold individually and in packs of five.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Fall Hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

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.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on May 15, 2026. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.