🚨 SAFETY ALERT – Petzl ASTRO & CANYON GUIDE Harnesses 🚨
Your safety is our highest priority.
Petzl has issued an updated safety alert regarding specific ASTRO and CANYON GUIDE harnesses due to a potential issue with the ventral D-ring attachment system and screws.
If you own one of these harnesses, please read carefully and follow the steps below.
🔍 What Is the Issue?
Petzl identified a potential defect affecting the ventral attachment point on certain harnesses.
This component is critical because it is typically used as the primary connection point in rope access, rescue and industrial applications. If the ventral attachment system does not perform as intended, it could create a serious safety risk.
No injuries have been reported. This alert has been issued as a precautionary measure.
📦 Affected Models
The alert applies to:
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ASTRO BOD FAST
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ASTRO BOD FAST
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ASTRO SIT FAST
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CANYON GUIDE
🗓 Serial Numbers Affected
2026 Updated Safety Alert
All ASTRO and CANYON GUIDE harnesses with serial numbers:
Below 23J 9999999 999
are included in this safety alert and require a ventral D-ring and screw replacement kit, even if previously inspected.
Harnesses manufactured after late 2023 and newer versions released from February 2025 onward are not affected.
If your harness serial number begins with 23J or earlier, it is very likely included.
🔍 Step 1: Check Your Serial Number
Where can I find the serial number?
The serial number is on the plastic label inside the waistbelt.
❓May I continue to temporarily use my harness before replacing the D and screws?
Case A: shackles are installed on your harness (possible only on ASTRO harnesses). You may continue to temporarily use your harness until the parts are replaced.
Case B: No shackles installed on your harness. Before any use of your harness, carry out the test requested in our previous call for inspection, specifically:
1 - Verify that the screws are correctly installed as recommended in the Instructions for Use for:
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ASTRO BOD FAST / ASTRO SIT FAST |
CANYON GUIDE |
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2- Remove any accessories installed in the shackle connection holes, if applicable.
3. Carry out the following test:
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ASTRO BOD FAST / ASTRO SIT FAST |
CANYON GUIDE |
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A simple manual press is sufficient. |
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4 - Test result:
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The pin does not slide out completely (a few mm of functional play is normal). Passing result:You may continueto temporarily use your harness until the parts are replaced. |
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The pin slides out completely (it can be removed by hand). Failing result:Immediately stop all use of the product.Quarantine it until the parts from the replacement kit are received, and installed on the attachment point. |
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Petzl have updated the PPE inspection form for harnesses, which now includes checking the wear state of the attachment point screws.
✅ Step 1: Check Your Serial Number
To confirm whether your harness is affected, you must complete the official serial number check here:
👉 Serial Number Check Tool:
https://script.google.com/macros/s/AKfycbwz2tkJJDdlfOKrT6jc72R9c6AK76se5PcQ2Pk-6KWCu91IRDjjunlSJ1GtvWZjFnef/exec
Follow the instructions and enter your harness serial number exactly as shown on the label inside the waist belt.
🔧 Step 2: Rectification Process
If your harness is confirmed as affected, you must complete the official replacement request form here:
👉 Replacement Form:
https://form.jotform.com/Spelean/aus-astro-canyon-guide-D-ring
This is the correct pathway for organising your free ventral D-ring and screw replacement kit.
Do not continue using the harness until rectification has been completed.
🛑 What You Should Do Now
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Stop using the harness if unsure
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Check your serial number using the official link above
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Complete the replacement form if your harness is affected
🤝 Need Assistance?
We understand this situation can be confusing so if you need assistance please don't hesitate to contact Harness Equipment we can help navigate the process.
Your safety comes first. Please share this update with your team, site supervisors and rope access technicians.