Petzl SIMBA and SWAN harness recall information has been released after certain Petzl climbing and adventure park harnesses were found to have a serious buckle issue that could create a fall hazard. This recall is especially important because these harnesses are not ordinary outdoor accessories. They are safety products meant to help protect children, climbers, and adventure park users while they are elevated or secured during activity.
The recalled harnesses may be missing rivets in the FAST LT PIN-LOCK buckles. According to the recall notice, that defect can cause the buckles to open, creating a risk of serious injury or death from a fall.
Even though no injuries have been reported, this is the type of recall that should be handled immediately. If a harness fails while someone is climbing, ziplining, working through an adventure course, or participating in a supervised activity, there may not be much time to react. That is why consumers, gyms, camps, schools, and adventure park operators should stop using the affected harnesses right away and check whether their equipment is included.
Petzl SIMBA and SWAN Harness Recall Details
Look for these identifying details:
Product name: Petzl SIMBA CLIMBING, SIMBA PARK, SWAN EASYFIT STEEL, and SWAN EASYFIT STAINLESS harnesses
Recalled models and serial number/size codes:
SIMBA CLIMBING
C065BA00 — single harness
C065BA01 — pack of 5
SIMBA PARK
C065AA00 — single harness
C065AA01 — pack of 5
SWAN EASYFIT STEEL
C062AA00 — single harness
C062AA01 — pack of 5
SWAN EASYFIT STAINLESS
C062BA00 — single harness
C062BA01 — pack of 5
Appearance: Gray and orange harnesses with color-coded webbing. The SIMBA models include a FAST LT PIN-LOCK buckle at the back of the harness. The SWAN EASYFIT models also include color-coded webbing and a FAST LT PIN-LOCK buckle system.
Where to find the serial numbers: The serial numbers are printed on plastic cards located on the interior of the harnesses.
Where they were sold: The PAD Climbing Gym stores nationwide and online through Karst Sports and Peak Trading.
Sale period: SIMBA harnesses were sold from May 2023 through November 2025. SWAN harnesses were sold from July 2021 through November 2025.
Price range: About $130 for SIMBA harnesses and about $280 for SWAN harnesses.
Units affected: About 1,270 in the United States, plus about 220 sold in Canada.
Recall date: May 14, 2026
Recall number: 26-487
If you purchased, rented, used, or manage any of these harnesses, check the interior serial number card before the harness is used again.
Why the Petzl SIMBA and SWAN Harness Recall Matters
The Petzl SIMBA and SWAN harness recall matters because a harness is a piece of safety equipment people trust with their body weight. When a buckle system is part of the structure that keeps the harness secured, a missing rivet is not a small cosmetic issue. It can affect how the buckle holds under pressure.
This is also why the recall applies beyond individual consumers. Adventure parks, climbing gyms, camps, youth activity centers, schools, and recreational programs may have purchased these harnesses in single units or in packs of five. A parent may not know the exact brand of harness used at a climbing gym or adventure park, so businesses that own this equipment should take this seriously and check their inventory.
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For another recent child-safety alert involving a serious fall and entrapment hazard, you can also read our Cosyland Children’s Tower Stool recall so parents and caregivers know what to check at home.
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What Consumers and Operators Should Do Now
If you have one of the recalled Petzl harnesses, stop using it immediately. Do not continue using the harness “just one more time,” and do not allow a child, customer, student, camper, or guest to use it until the recall has been resolved.
Consumers and operators should contact Petzl America for a free replacement harness. If the harness is part of a gym, park, camp, school, or rental inventory, pull the item from service, label it clearly, and make sure staff know it should not be used.
When contacting the company, it may help to have the product, packaging, serial number, order information, purchase receipt, or inventory records available. If the harness was purchased for a business, climbing program, or adventure course, the person who handles equipment ordering may be able to check purchase history, vendor invoices, or online account records.
Consumers can also review the official CPSC Petzl SIMBA and SWAN harness recall notice for the government recall listing and full recall details.
You can also review the official CPSC Petzl SIMBA and SWAN harness recall notice for the full agency details, product images, recall number, and replacement instructions.
Petzl America Contact Information
For questions or to request a free replacement harness, contact Petzl America:
Phone: 877-807-3805
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. MT
Email: Aftersales_US@petzl.com
Online: Visit Petzl’s recall page or go to Petzl.com and click on “Safety Alerts” for more information.
If you contact the company and do not receive a response, keep a record of your email, call date, and any confirmation number. The CPSC recall page also provides a recall complaint option if consumers are having trouble getting a recall remedy completed.
Consumer Safety Education: Why Buckle Inspections Matter
This Petzl SIMBA and SWAN harness recall is a good reminder that safety gear should never be treated like regular sports gear. A harness, helmet, car seat, ladder, or child safety product has one main job: it must work correctly when pressure or danger happens.
Before using climbing or adventure park equipment, always check for obvious damage, missing parts, unusual movement, loose stitching, cracked plastic, bent metal, or anything that does not look right. With this recall, the concern is missing rivets in the FAST LT PIN-LOCK buckle. That means a quick visual inspection can make a real difference.
For businesses, this is also a reminder to keep a recall log for safety equipment. Write down the brand, model, purchase date, serial number, vendor, and where the product is stored. When a recall happens, this makes it much easier to identify affected items quickly instead of searching through storage rooms or guessing which items were purchased.
What If Your Child Used One of These Harnesses?
If your child used one of these harnesses at a climbing gym, camp, park, school activity, or adventure course and was not injured, there may be nothing further to do medically. However, it is still okay to ask the facility whether they have checked their equipment and removed recalled harnesses from use.
If there was any fall, near-fall, buckle failure, or injury connected to a harness, report it to the facility and consider reporting the issue through the CPSC’s unsafe product reporting system. This helps safety agencies track product problems and protect other consumers.
FAQ: Petzl SIMBA and SWAN Harness Recall
What is the Petzl SIMBA and SWAN harness recall about?
The recall involves certain Petzl SIMBA CLIMBING, SIMBA PARK, SWAN EASYFIT STEEL, and SWAN EASYFIT STAINLESS harnesses. The recalled harnesses may be missing rivets in the FAST LT PIN-LOCK buckles, which can cause the buckles to open and create a serious fall hazard.
Were any injuries reported?
No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall. However, the risk is still serious because a buckle failure during climbing or adventure park use could lead to a dangerous fall.
Where can I find the serial number?
The serial numbers are printed on plastic cards located on the interior of the harnesses.
What should I do if I have one of the recalled harnesses?
Stop using it immediately and contact Petzl America for a free replacement harness.
Can I repair the harness myself?
No. Do not attempt to repair, modify, glue, tape, rivet, or alter the harness yourself. Safety equipment should only be handled according to the official recall remedy.
Is this only for children’s harnesses?
Not only children’s harnesses. The SIMBA models are children’s harnesses, while the SWAN EASYFIT models are designed for adventure park use.
Have You Checked Your Outdoor Safety Gear Lately?
If you have climbing gear, sports safety gear, child activity equipment, or adventure park equipment at home or at work, this is a good time to check it. Recalls can be easy to miss, especially when products were purchased months or years ago.
Have you ever found out about a recall after already using the product? Share your experience in the comments. Your story may help another family, parent, coach, school, or activity center take action sooner.
Final Thoughts
The Petzl SIMBA and SWAN harness recall is not just another product notice. It is a serious safety warning involving equipment that people rely on during climbing and adventure activities. When a product is designed to help prevent falls, any issue with the buckle system deserves immediate attention.
If you own, manage, rent, or use these harnesses, stop using them now, check the model and serial information, and contact Petzl America for the free replacement. If you are a parent and your child participates in climbing, adventure parks, summer camps, or recreational programs, it is reasonable to ask whether the facility has checked its harness inventory.
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