IMPORTANT VOLUNTARY RECALL SWAN EASYFIT STEEL and STAINLESS HARNESS

Petzl is voluntarily recalling the SWAN EASYFIT STEEL harnesses (references C062AA00 (single) and C062AA01 (5-pack)) and SWAN EASYFIT STAINLESS harnesses (references C062BA00 (single) and C062BA01 (5-pack)) due to a defect in the FAST LT buckle that could lead to a fatal fall. Please immediately stop using the harnesses affected by this recall.

Last update: March 4, 2025

IDENTIFIED RISK

We have identified a nonconforming batch of FAST LT buckles (see visuals of the buckles above). The harnesses concerned by this recall use these FAST LT buckles, positioned on the back, in order to close the harness. The risk can occur when one or both of the FAST LT buckles break and the harness no longer closes, which places the user at risk of exiting the harness completely, falling from height and sustaining serious injury or death. 

AFFECTED HARNESSES

Only certain batches of SWAN EASYFIT STEEL (references C062AA00 for single harnesses and C062AA01 for 5-packs ) and SWAN EASYFIT STAINLESS (references C062BA00 for single harnesses and C062BA01 for 5-packs) are subject to this recall. 

For the United States and Canada,  the affected products were sold from June 22, 2022 to present.

How do I identify the batch number of the harness?

The batch number of your harness corresponds to the first 10 digits of its individual number (outlined below):

IMMEDIATE ACTION REQUIRED

If your harness is affected by this recall, please immediately follow these instructions :

• If you are a user :
  • Cease all use of the affected harnesses.
  • Quarantine these harnesses and return them to Petzl.
  • Circulate this information to your network.
     
•  If you are a retailer :
  • Stop selling the affected harnesses.
  • Quarantine these harnesses and return them to Petzl.
  • Distribute this information to your customers.

 
In both cases: return your harness to Petzl for a free replacement. 

Contact Petzl After Sales Service

Contact your local Petzl after-sales service via this contact form to organize the replacement of your harness as soon as possible. Petzl will pay for all shipping costs.

In the contact form, choose “Product recall” in “Reason for your request” and don't forget to specify the individual number of each harness.
It is our expectation that we will be able to return your harnesses approximately within one week, but we appreciate your patience.

For users and retailers in the United States or Canada : 
For more information, contact Petzl toll-free at 877-807-3805 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, email at Returns@petzl.com or online at https://www.petzl.com/US/en/Operators/safety-alerts or www.petzl.com/US/en/Operators at the top of the page for more information.

FAQ's

 
Where is the label with the individual number of my harness?

 
Has this issue caused personal injury?
To date, there have been no reported injuries anywhere in the world resulting from this non-conformity.

My harness is a SWAN EASYFIT STEEL or SWAN EASYFIT STAINLESS harness, but is not included in the affected batch numbers. Am I affected by this recall?
No, only the batch numbers specified in the information above are recalled. 

My product is a SWAN FREEFALL STEEL or SWAN FREEFALL STAINLESS. Am I affected by this recall?
No, as these harnesses do not include FAST LT buckles.

Is there a link between this recall and the recall of European versions of NEWTON FAST and NEWTON EASYFIT harnesses?
Yes, the NEWTON FAST and the NEWTON EASYFIT European Version harnesses (sold only in Europe) also feature FAST LT buckles affected by the same non-conformity and are subject to a recall. The NEWTON FAST and the NEWTON EASYFIT European Version harnesses are not sold in the United States and Canada.