Petzl America Recalls ASTRO BOD FAST, ASTRO SIT FAST and CANYON GUIDE Harnesses
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Petzl America is recalling about 29,300 ASTRO BOD FAST, ASTRO SIT FAST and CANYON GUIDE harnesses due to a risk that the D-ring can release, posing a fall hazard.
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What Happened
Petzl America is recalling certain ASTRO BOD FAST, ASTRO SIT FAST and CANYON GUIDE harnesses because the D-ring can release, allowing the attachment point to open and posing a risk of serious injury or death from a fall.
Which Products Are Affected
The recall involves about 29,300 harnesses sold in the United States (plus about 4,900 sold in Canada). Affected models and serial number ranges include:
- ASTRO BOD FAST (European Version): C083AAOO, C083AA01, C083AA02 (serial numbers less than 23J 9999999 999)
- ASTRO BOD FAST (International Version): C083BA00, C083BA01, C083BA02, C083BA03, C083BA04, C083BA05 (serial numbers less than 23J 9999999 999)
- ASTRO SIT FAST: C085AA00, C085AA01, C085AA02 (serial numbers less than 23J 9999999 999)
- CANYON GUIDE: C086BA00, C086BA01 (serial numbers less than 23J 9999999 999)
The harnesses were sold by GME Supply Co., Access Rules and Ropeworks from March 2018 (Astro models) and March 2020 (Canyon Guide) through October 2023 for approximately $680 (Astro Bod Fast), $450 (Astro Sit Fast) and $330 (Canyon Guide). Serial numbers are printed on a label inside the harnesses' waist belt. All recalled harnesses are black with a yellow accent, except models C083BA03, C083BA04 and C083BA05, which are black.
What You Should Do
Consumers, operators and work-at-height professionals should immediately stop using the recalled harnesses and contact Petzl America at Aftersales_US@petzl.com to obtain a free replacement D-ring kit. For more information, call Petzl America toll-free at 877-807-3805 (8 a.m. to 4 p.m. MT, Monday through Friday) or visit https://qr.petzl.com/a/safetyalert-astro-canyon or www.petzl.com and click on "Safety Alerts."
Why This Matters
The recalled harnesses are used by operators and work-at-height professionals, and a D-ring failure could result in a fall leading to serious injury or death.
Source
CPSC Recall Number 26488: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Petzl-America-Recalls-ASTRO-BOD-FAST-ASTRO-SIT-FAST-and-CANYON-GUIDE-Harnesses-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Fall-Hazard
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