Petzl America Recalls SIMBA and SWAN EASYFIT Harnesses
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Petzl America is recalling about 1,270 SIMBA and SWAN EASYFIT harnesses due to missing rivets in the FAST LT PIN-LOCK buckles that pose a fall hazard. No injuries have been reported.
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What Happened
The recalled harnesses are missing rivets in the FAST LT PIN-LOCK buckles, causing the buckles to open and posing a risk of serious injury or death from a fall hazard.
Which Products Are Affected
This recall involves Petzl harnesses sold individually and in packs of five in gray/orange color combinations. Affected models include:
- 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)
About 1,270 units were sold in the United States (plus about 220 in Canada). The SIMBA models are designed for children between 110 and 160 cm tall. The products were sold at The PAD Climbing Gym stores nationwide and online at Karst Sports.com and Peak Trading.com from May 2023 through November 2025 (SIMBA, about $130) and July 2021 through November 2025 (SWAN, about $280).
What You Should Do
Consumers and operators should stop using and selling the recalled harnesses immediately and contact Petzl America toll-free at 877-807-3805 (8 a.m. to 4 p.m. MT, Monday through Friday), email Aftersales_US@petzl.com, or visit https://qr.petzl.com/a/safety-simba-swan or www.petzl.com for a free replacement harness.
Why This Matters
The missing rivets create a fall hazard that can result in serious injury or death.
Source
Original source: CPSC Official Notice ↗
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