Canada
Petzl ASTRO BOD FAST (European and International versions), ASTRO SIT FAST and CANYON GUIDE harnesses with the listed model numbers and serial numbers less than “23J 9999999 999” (serial on the plastic label inside the waist belt) — offered in black with yellow accent except models C083BA03/C083BA04/C083BA05 which are black only — are affected. The pin securing the metal D‑ring can release and allow the attachment point to open, posing a fall hazard; consumers should immediately stop using the harness and contact Petzl America, Inc. for a free replacement kit with installation instructions.
What's being recalled
This recall involves the ASTRO BOD FAST (European version), ASTRO BOD FAST (International version), ASTRO SIT FAST and CANYON GUIDE harnesses. Affected model numbers and serial numbers are listed in the table below. Serial numbers are found on the plastic label inside the harness waist belt. All harnesses are offered in black with a yellow accent, except C083BA03, C083BA04 and C083BA05 are offered in black only.
Number sold: The company reported that 4,906 units of the affected products were sold in Canada and 29,300 units were sold in the United States.
Time period sold: The affected CANYON GUIDE harnesses were sold from March 2020 to October 2023, and the ASTRO harnesses were sold from March 2018 to October 2023.
Place of origin: Manufactured in Romania and Malaysia
Companies: Importer: Petzl America, Inc., Salt Lake City, Utah, United States; Distributor: Petzl Distribution, Crolles, France.
How to identify it
Recalled Product: ASTRO BOD FAST harness (European version); Model Number: C083AA00, C083AA01, C083AA02; Serial Number: less than 23J 9999999 999
Recalled Product: ASTRO BOD FAST harness (International version); Model Number: C083BA00, C083BA01, C083BA02, C083BA03, C083BA04, C083BA05; Serial Number: less than 23J 9999999 999
Recalled Product: ASTRO SIT FAST harness; Model Number: C085AA00, C085AA01 and C085AA02; Serial Number: less than 23J 9999999 999
Recalled Product: CANYON GUIDE harness; Model Number: C086BA00 and C086BA01; Serial Number: less than 23J 9999999 999
The hazard
The pin securing the metal D-ring of the harnesses can release and allow the attachment point to open, posing a fall hazard that could result in serious injury or death.
As of April 21, 2026, the company has received no reports of incidents or injuries in Canada, or in the United States.
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product and contact Petzl America, Inc. for a free replacement kit with installation instructions.
For more information, consumers can contact Petzl America, Inc. by telephone toll-free at 1-877-807-3805 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, by email at Aftersales_US@petzl.com or visit the company website.
Joint recall with Health Canada, the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (US CPSC) and Petzl America, Inc.
Please note that the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits recalled products from being redistributed, sold or even given away in Canada.
Health Canada would like to remind consumers to report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product or any other consumer product or cosmetic by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.
This recall is also posted on the OECD Global Portal on Product Recalls website. You can visit this site for more information on other international consumer product recalls.
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by Health Canada, collected from Health Canada, CFIA and Transport Canada. Check the original before you act on it.
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