CPSC recall · Reported May 14, 2026
Petzl America Recalls SIMBA and SWAN EASYFIT Harnesses Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Fall 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.
The CPSC recalled This recall involves Petzl harnesses sold individually and in packs of five. Serial numbe….
Petzl America Recalls SIMBA and SWAN EASYFIT Harnesses Due to Risk of Serious Injury or D… was recalled and listed by the CPSC in May 14, 2026. Reason: The recalled harnesses are missing rivets in the FAST LT PIN-LOCK buckles, causing the buckles to open, posin…. Remedy: Consumers and operators should stop using and selling the recalled harnesses immediately …. Verify recall #26487 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
issued this CPSC recall-The recalled harnesses are missing rivets in the FAST LT PIN-LOCK buckles, causing the buckles to open, posin….
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- May 14, 2026
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #26487 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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Product description
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.
Reason for recall
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.
Remedy, what to do
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.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 26487 |
| Date reported | May 14, 2026 |
| Date initiated | May 14, 2026 |
| Recalling firm | Not disclosed |
| Affected scope | About 1,270 (In addition, about 220 were sold in Canada) |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers and operators should stop using and selling the recalled harnesses immediately and contact Petzl America at Aftersales_…
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