Canada
Petzl SIMBA CLIMBING, SIMBA PARK, SWAN EASYFIT STEEL and SWAN EASYFIT STAINLESS full-body harnesses (serial numbers C065BA00/C065BA01, C065AA00/C065AA01, C062AA00/C062AA01, C062BA00/C062BA01) are recalled. A missing rivet in the FAST LT PIN-LOCK buckle could allow the buckle to open, posing a fall hazard. Stop using the harnesses immediately and contact Petzl America, Inc. for a free replacement at 1-877-807-3805 or Aftersales_US@petzl.com.
What's being recalled
This recall involves Petzl SIMBA CLIMBING, SIMBA PARK, SWAN EASYFIT STEEL, and SWAN EASYFIT STAINLESS full-body harnesses. The affected model numbers are listed in the table below. SIMBA CLIMBING is a full-body children’s harness designed for climbing, and SIMBA PARK is a full-body children’s harness designed for adventure parks. SWAN EASYFIT STEEL and SWAN EASYFIT STAINLESS are full-body harnesses designed for adventure parks. The SIMBA models are designed for children between 110 and 160 cm tall. SIMBA models feature a FAST LT PIN-LOCK buckle, at the back of the harness, colour-coded webbing, and self-locking DOUBLEBACK buckles for adjustment. The SWAN EASYFIT models feature colour-coded straps and a FAST LT PIN-LOCK buckle system that can only be opened with a special tool. All four models are offered in a single size and are available individually or in packs of five.
Number sold: The company reported that 220 units of the affected products were sold in Canada and 1,273 were sold in the United States.
Time period sold: The affected products were sold from July 2021 to November 2025.
Place of origin: Manufactured in Romania
Companies: Importer: Petzl America, Inc., West Valley City, Utah, UNITED STATES; Distributor: Petzl Distribution, Crolles, FRANCE.
How to identify it
Recalled Harness Name: SIMBA CLIMBING; Harness Serial Numbers: C065BA00 (single)/C065BA01 (pack of 5)
Recalled Harness Name: SIMBA PARK; Harness Serial Numbers: C065AA00 (single)/C065AA01 (pack of 5)
Recalled Harness Name: SWAN EASYFIT STEEL; Harness Serial Numbers: C062AA00 (single)/C062AA01 (pack of 5)
Recalled Harness Name: SWAN EASYFIT STAINLESS; Harness Serial Numbers: C062BA00 (single)/C062BA01 (pack of 5)
The hazard
A missing rivet in the FAST LT PIN-LOCK buckle could cause the buckle to open, posing a fall hazard that could result in serious injury or death.
As of May 13, 2026, the company has received no reports of incidents or injuries in Canada or the United States.
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled harnesses and contact Petzl America, Inc. for a free replacement.
For more information, consumers can contact Petzl America, Inc. by telephone toll–free at 1-877-807-3805 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, by email at Aftersales_US@petzl.com or visit the company website.
Joint recall with Health Canada, the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (US CPSC) and Petzl America, Inc.
Please note that the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits recalled products from being redistributed, sold or even given away in Canada.
Health Canada would like to remind consumers to report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product or any other consumer product or cosmetic by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.
This recall is also posted on the OECD Global Portal on Product Recalls website. You can visit this site for more information on other international consumer product recalls.
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by Health Canada, collected from Health Canada, CFIA and Transport Canada. Check the original before you act on it.
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