Petzl America Recalls ASTRO BOD FAST, ASTRO SIT FAST and CANYON GUIDE Harnesses Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Fall Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2026-05-14). Hazards: fall, injury. About 29,300 units in the US and 4,900 in Canada.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 26488 |
| Published | 2026-05-14 |
| Last updated | 2026-05-15 |
| Products | Petzl ASTRO BOD FAST, ASTRO SIT FAST and CANYON GUIDE harnesses |
| Firm named in the title | Petzl America |
| Firms | Petzl America, Inc., Salt Lake City, Utah (importer) |
| Manufactured in | Malaysia, Romania |
| Units (US) | 29,300 |
| Units (Canada) | 4,900 |
| Hazard classes | fall, injury |
| Remedy classes | repair, replace, stop use |
| Sold | 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. |
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.
Incidents and injuries
None reported
Linked notices
Linked because one agency's notice cites the other's.
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