Health Canada recalls climbing harnesses over fall hazard

Health Canada and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission issued coordinated recalls on May 14 for multiple Petzl climbing and work-at-height harnesses after regulators said defects could cause users to fall. The notices cover children’s and adventure-park harnesses sold in Canada, as well as professional-use harnesses sold in both Canada and the United States. Health Canada said the defects could result in serious injury or death. Petzl America said consumers and operators should stop using the affected products immediately. ### Which harnesses are covered by the new recalls? Health Canada’s May 14 notice names four recalled full-body harnesses in one action: Petzl SIMBA CLIMBING, SIMBA PARK, SWAN EASYFIT STEEL and SWAN EASYFIT STAINLESS. The SIMBA models are children’s harnesses, with Health Canada saying they are designed for users between 110 and 160 centimeters tall, while the SWAN EASYFIT models are intended for adventure parks. The affected model numbers include C065BA00/C065BA01, C065AA00/C065AA01, C062AA00/C062AA01 and C062BA00/C062BA01. (recalls-rappels.canada.ca) A separate May 14 recall covers Petzl ASTRO BOD FAST, ASTRO SIT FAST and CANYON GUIDE harnesses. The CPSC said those products were intended for operators and work-at-height professionals, and listed model families including C083, C085 and C086 versions within specified serial-number ranges. CBC reported both recall batches together because they were posted the same day by Health Canada. (recalls-rappels.canada.ca) ### What exactly is wrong with the SIMBA and SWAN harnesses? Health Canada said a missing rivet in the FAST LT PIN-LOCK buckle on the SIMBA and SWAN harnesses could cause the buckle to open. The agency said that creates “a fall hazard” that could result in serious injury or death. The CPSC said about 1,270 of those SIMBA and SWAN harnesses were sold in the United States and about 220 were sold in Canada. (cpsc.gov) Health Canada’s notice says consumers should stop using the harnesses immediately and contact Petzl America for a free replacement. ### What is the defect in the ASTRO and CANYON GUIDE models? (recalls-rappels.canada.ca) The CPSC said the recalled ASTRO BOD FAST, ASTRO SIT FAST and CANYON GUIDE harnesses have a D-ring issue. In that recall, the agency said the harnesses’ D-ring can release, allowing the attachment point to open and creating a risk of serious injury or death from a fall. (cpsc.gov) The CPSC said about 29,300 of those harnesses were sold in the United States and about 4,900 were sold in Canada. The U.S. notice says the products were sold from March 2018 or March 2020, depending on model, through October 2023. CBC reported Health Canada said the affected ASTRO and CANYON GUIDE harnesses sold in Canada were made in Romania and Malaysia. (cpsc.gov) ### Have there been any reported injuries? Health Canada said that, as of May 13, 2026, the company had received no reports of incidents or injuries in Canada or the United States tied to the SIMBA and SWAN recall. The CPSC said no incidents or injuries had been reported for the ASTRO and CANYON GUIDE recall either. (cpsc.gov) CBC said more than 5,000 affected Petzl harnesses were sold in Canada across the two recall notices. That total aligns with the Canada figures listed in the U.S. and Canadian recall postings for the two recall actions. ### What should users and operators do now? Health Canada said consumers should immediately stop using the recalled harnesses. The agency’s notice for the SIMBA and SWAN products directs buyers to contact Petzl America, Inc. for a free replacement, and it says recalled products cannot be redistributed, sold or given away in Canada under the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act. (recalls-rappels.canada.ca) (cbc.ca) The CPSC said ASTRO and CANYON GUIDE users should contact Petzl America for a free replacement D-ring kit, while SIMBA and SWAN users should seek a free replacement harness. Both agencies list Petzl America’s toll-free number, 1-877-807-3805, and the company’s after-sales email for recall support. Health Canada’s recalls database and the CPSC’s recall pages carry the model and serial-number details consumers need to check affected gear. (recalls-rappels.canada.ca)