Serious riskCPSC
Petzl America harnesses recalled for D-ring failure and fall risk
Petzl America is recalling three models of climbing and work harnesses (ASTRO BOD FAST, ASTRO SIT FAST, and CANYON GUIDE) because the D-ring attachment point can release unexpectedly. If the D-ring fails during use, the harness cannot safely hold a person, creating a serious fall risk.
From the CPSC notice · Read the official notice ↗ · All Petzl recalls
What to do
- Stop using the recalled harness immediately if you own one of the affected models.
- Check the model and serial number on the label inside the waist belt against Petzl's list.
- Contact Petzl America at Aftersales_US@petzl.com for a free replacement D-ring kit.
Is yours affected?
Compare your label or packaging with the recalled product.
- Product
- Petzl ASTRO BOD FAST, ASTRO SIT FAST and CANYON GUIDE harnesses
- Sold at
- GME Supply Co., Access Rules and Ropeworks for resale from March 2018 (Astro) and March 2020 (Canyon Guide) through October 2023 for about $680 (Astro Bod Fast), $450 (Astro Sit Fast) and $330 (Canyon Guide) harness.
- Sold in
- Nationwide
- Made for
- Adults
Details
- Units affected
- About 29,300 (In addition, about 4,900 were sold in Canada)
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- Illnesses reported
- None reported
- Fix
- Repair
- Manufactured in
- Romania, Malaysia
- Company contact
- Petzl America toll-free at 877-807-3805 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. MT, Monday through Friday, email at Aftersales_US@petzl.com, or online at https://qr.petzl.com/a/safetyalert-astro-canyon or www.petzl.com and click on "Safety Alerts" for more information.
- Recall number
- 26488
In the CPSC's words
- Description
- This recall involves Petzl harnesses. The recalled harnesses were intended to be used by operators and work-at-height professionals. Serial numbers are printed on a label inside the harnesses' waist belt. All harnesses are offered in black with a yellow accent, except C083BA03, C083BA04 and C083BA05, which are offered in black. Only Petzl harnesses with the following model and serial number range are included in the recall: Name of Harness Model Number Serial Number Range ASTRO BOD FAST (European Version) C083AAOO, C083AA01, C083AA02 Less than 23J 9999999 999 ASTRO BOD FAST (International Version) C083BA00, C083BA01, C083BA02, C083BA03, C083BA04, C083BA05 Less than 23J 9999999 999 ASTRO SIT FAST C085AA00, C085AA01, C085AA02 (Less than 23J 9999999 999) CANYON GUIDE C086BA00, C086BA01 (Less than 23J 9999999 999)
- Hazard
- The recalled harness' D-ring can release, allowing the attachment point to open, posing a risk of serious injury or death from a fall hazard.
- Remedy
- Consumers, operators and work-at-height professionals should stop using the recalled harnesses immediately and contact Petzl America at Aftersales_US@petzl.com for a free replacement D ring kit.