Petzl America Recalls ASTRO BOD FAST, ASTRO SIT FAST and CANYON GUIDE Harnesses Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Fall Hazard
Recall 26488 · May 14, 2026 · Petzl America
29,300
units affected
29,300
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 26488
- Date
- May 14, 2026
- Company
- Petzl America
- Units affected
- 29,300
- Product
- Petzl ASTRO BOD FAST, ASTRO SIT FAST and CANYON GUIDE harnesses
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
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)
What can happen
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.
The fix
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 where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported
- 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.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled petzl astro bod fast, astro sit fast and canyon guide harnesses?
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.
What is the 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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.