Astro and Canyon Guide Harnesses
- Affected
- Three models of black coloured climbing harnesses with leg loops.
- The problem
- The affected products present a risk of injuries due to the detection of a defect on the gated opening attachment point of an ASTRO harness
- What to do
- Other - Petzl have launched a safety alert to request inspection of the affected products.
Product information
| Type | Personal protective equipment (PPE) – Climbing Harnesses |
|---|---|
| Country of Origin | France |
| Product Description | Three models of black coloured climbing harnesses with leg loops. |
| Product Report and Image | Link to Product Report and PDF |
List of affected products
Please note: If there is a green sticker inside your harness’s plasticised label (located inside the belt), it has already been inspected.
| Product name | References | Affected serial numbers |
|---|---|---|
| ASTRO BOD FAST European version | C083AA00, C083AA01, C083AA02 | All serial numbers up to 23J 0000000 000 included. |
| ASTRO BOD FAST international version | C083BA00, C083BA01, C083BA02, C083BA03, C083BA04, C083BA05 | All serial numbers up to 23J 0000000 000 included. |
| ASTRO SIT FAST | C085AA00, C085AA01, C085AA02 | All serial numbers up to 23J 0000000 000 included. |
| CANYON GUIDE | C086BA00, C086BA01 | All serial numbers up to 23J 0000000 000 included. |
Hazard
The affected products present a risk of injuries due to the detection of a defect on the gated opening attachment point of an ASTRO harness. This may lead to the unintentional opening of this attachment point and result in a life-threatening situation.
The products do not meet the requirements of the Regulation (EU) 2016/425 on Personal Protective Equipment or the Personal Protective Equipment (Enforcement) Regulations 2018.
Corrective action
Petzl have launched a safety alert to request inspection of the affected products.
For further information, or should you wish to ascertain if your harness is affected, please access the Petzl safety notice here: https://www.petzl.com/GB/en/Professional/recalls/2023-10-25/Call-for-inspection-for-the-ASTRO-and-CANYON-GUIDE-harnesses
Additional information
PSD number: 2402-0115
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards.
Can I get a refund?
In most cases, yes – recalled items can usually be returned for a full refund, repair or replacement, often without a receipt. Follow the instructions in the notice above, or contact the shop you bought it from. More on your rights after a recall.
Updated 8 March 2024. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.