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 date: May 14, 2026.
Built by the Tribune's code from CPSC's official records. No AI wrote this page. Updated Nov. 5, 2026.
- What's recalled
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)
- The risk
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. None reported
- Who's affected
Units: About 29,300 (In addition, about 4,900 were sold in Canada), according to CPSC. 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.
- Compared with
Petzl America has 3 CPSC recalls in 2026 so far, compared with 0 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from CPSC's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
3 earlier CPSC recalls by Petzl America since Nov. 1, 2016:
- May 14, 2026 Petzl America Recalls SIMBA and SWAN EASYFIT Harnesses Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Fall Hazard
- March 26, 2026 Petzl America Recalls Nomic and Ergonomic Ice Climbing Axes Due to Fall Hazard; Risk of Serious Injury or Death
- Sept. 12, 2024 Petzl America Recalls GYM, PANDION and PANJI Climbing Harnesses Due to Fall Hazard (agency record)
Counted by the Tribune from CPSC's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
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.
CPSC's notice, word for word
Contact, as CPSC's notice gives it: Petzl America toll-free at 877-807-3805 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. MT, Monday through Friday, email at Aftersales_US@petzl.com, or online at https://qr.petzl.com/a/safetyalert-astro-canyon or www.petzl.com and click on "Safety Alerts" for more information.
- Check it yourself
The record as CPSC published it
| CPSC recall number | 26488 |
|---|---|
| Recall date | May 14, 2026 |
| Company | Petzl America |
| Products | Petzl ASTRO BOD FAST, ASTRO SIT FAST and CANYON GUIDE harnesses |
| Remedy offered | Repair |
| Importer | Petzl America, Inc., Salt Lake City, Utah |
| Manufactured in | Romania, Malaysia |
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall records (public domain). CPSC's notice