Safety warning: Petzl Astro en Canyon Guide
Date of publication: October 25th 2023.
Request for inspection of ASTRO and CANYON GUIDE harnesses
following the detection of a defect on the gated opening attachment
point of an ASTRO harness. Due to the risk of unintentional opening
of this attachment point, which could result in a life-threatening
situation, we ask you to stop any use of these harnesses and to
carry out immediately the following inspection.
| Product name | Picture | References | Serial numbers concerned |
| ASTRO BOD FAST european |
 |
C083AA00 C083AA01 C083AA02 |
All serial numbers up to 23J 0000000 000 included |
| ASTRO BOD FAST international |  |
C083BA00 C083BA03 |
All serial numbers up to 23J 0000000 000 included |
| ASTRO SIT FAST |  |
C085AA00 C085AA01 C085AA02 |
All serial numbers up to 23J 0000000 000 included |
| CANYON GUIDE |  |
C086BA00 C086BA01 |
All serial numbers up to 23J 0000000 000 included |
Bill of material of the gated ventral attachment point:
The defect is due to a poor machining process of the metal D. This can cause the pin to slide completely sideways, despite the presence of the 2 screws. This situation presents a risk of death due to strangulation or falling from a height.
ASTRO BOD FAST
ASTRO SIT FAST
1) Prepare for the test:
In accordance with the instructions for use, check that the
2 screws are present and correctly installed.
Remove any accessories mounted in the shackle connection holes.
2) Perform the test below:
The pin does not slide: The pin slides out completely:
Compliant
result
Non-compliant
result
3) Test assessment:
A) 
Compliant result
- Your product is not affected by this defect.
- Fill in the form to enable us to follow the progress of this request for inspection: form
B) 
Non-compliant result
- Isolate the metal D.
- Do not use this harness.
- Quarantine it.
- Contact us.
C) If you have any doubts about how to perform the test
CANYON GUIDE
1) Prepare for the test:
In accordance with the instructions for use, check that the 2
screws are present and correctly installed.
2) Perform the test below:
The pin does not slide: The pin slides out completely:
Compliant
result
Non-compliant
result
3) Test assessment:
A)
Compliant result
- Your product is not affected by this defect.
- Fill in the form to enable us to follow the progress of this request for inspection: form
B)
Non-compliant result
- Isolate the metal D.
- Do not use this harness.
- Quarantine it.
- Contact us.
C) If you have any doubts about how to perform the test
Where can I find the serial number of my
harness?
The serial number is located on the plastic label inside the
belt.
Does this apply to all colors of metal D?
Yes.
Do I have to dismantle my gated ventral attachment point
to perform this inspection?
No.
I have a lanyard installed on my harness. Do I have to
dismantle it?
No.
Do I need to check that the screws are tightened to the
correct torque?
No, for this inspection, torque has no impact.
I've never used my harness, do I need to inspect
it?
Yes.
I'm already using my harness, do I need to inspect
it?
Yes.
Is it necessary to apply high pressure on the pin to
detect this defect?
No, just a little pressure is necessary.
During the test, the pin does not slide but I notice a
slight play, is this normal?
Yes, this is a normal functional play.
Have there been any injuries with the products affected
by this information?
To date, no injuries have been reported.
For more information of this safety warning, please visit the: webpage of Petzl or contact us.