Petzl America Recalls ASTRO BOD FAST, ASTRO SIT FAST and CANYON GUIDE Harnesses Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Fall Hazard
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...
Official details
- Category
- Consumer product recall
- Company or vendor
- Petzl America, Inc., Salt Lake City, Utah; 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.
- Affected product
- Petzl ASTRO BOD FAST, ASTRO SIT FAST and CANYON GUIDE harnesses
- Risk or reason
- 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 or action
- Consumers, operators and work-at-height professionals should stop using the recalled harnesses immediately and contact Petzl America at [email protected] for a free replacement D ring kit.
- Official ID
- 26488