Health Canada is issuing recalls for several types of climbing harnesses, including those designed for children, due to buckle defects that could cause potentially serious or fatal falls.
More than 5,000 of the affected harnesses produced in Romania and Malaysia, have been sold in Canada and more than 30,000 have been sold in the United States in recent years, Health Canada said in a pair of May 14 advisories.
The company that makes the harnesses has received no reports of incidents or injuries in either Canada, or in the United States, but customers are being asked to immediately stop using the recalled products, Health Canada said.
A recall advisory for the Petzl Astro and Canyon Guide Harnesses indicates that the pin securing the metal D-ring of these harnesses could release, potentially allowing the attachment point to open.
The recall includes the Astro Bod Fast (European version), Astro Bod Fast (International version), Astro Sit Fast, and Canyon Guide harnesses. The affected model numbers and serial numbers can be found here.
The Canyon Guide harnesses that were impacted were available for purchase from March 2020 until October 2023, while the Astro harnesses were sold from March 2018 through October 2023.
The health agency has also issued a notice for Petzl Simba Park, Simba Climbing, Simba Park, Swan Easyfit Steel and Swan Easyfit Stainless harnesses. The two Simba harnesses are intended for children. One is specifically designed for climbing, while the other is meant for use in adventure parks.
“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,” the health agency said.
Just over 200 of the products in question were sold in Canada. They were available for purchase from July 2021 until November 2025.
Consumers can contact Petzl America, Inc. for a free replacement kit with installation instructions for any of the impacted harnesses.
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