Product Safety Information Notice on Petzl ASTRO Guide Harness
The Petzl ASTRO Guide Harness is being recalled due to a defect at the gated opening attachment point, which presents a risk of injuries, including strangulation or falling from a height. This affects several versions of the harness with specific serial numbers. Customers should stop using the product immediately and inspect their harness.
- Brand
- Petzl
- Product
- ASTRO Guide Harness
- Batch codes
- C083AA00, C083AA01, C083AA02, C083BA00, C083BA01, C083BA02, C083BA03, C083BA04, C083BA05, C085AA00, C085AA01, C085AA02, All serial numbers up to 23J 0000000 000 included
- What to do
- Customers should stop using the product immediately and inspect their harness.
- Publication date:3 May 2024
The product presents a risk of injuries due to a defect on the gated opening attachment point of the harness. This could result in a life-threatening situation for the user such as a risk of death due to strangulation or falling from a height.
The brand is Petzl. Further details in relation to the affected products can be found in the table below:
| Product name: | References: | Serial number: |
| ASTRO BOD FAST European version | C083AA00 C083AA01 C083AA02 | All serial numbers up to 23J 0000000 000 included. |
| ASTRO BOD FAST international version | C083BA00 C083BA01 C083BA02 C083BA03 C083BA04 C083BA05 | All serial numbers up to 23J 0000000 000 included. |
| ASTRO SIT FAST | C085AA00 C085AA01 C085AA02 | All serial numbers up to 23J 0000000 000 included. |
There are approximately 134 affected products in the Republic of Ireland.
What to do:
Customers should stop using the product immediately and inspect their harness. To check if your harness is affected by this recall, please access the Petzl safety notice.
If there is a green sticker inside your harness’s plasticized label (located inside the belt), it has already been inspected and is deemed compliant and safe for consumer use.
Products with a serial number past 23J 0000000 000 will not have a green sticker inside as it is new stock with a conforming part.
Alternatively, for further guidance customers can email Petzl directly at aftersales@petzl.co.uk
View all product safety noticesFrequently asked questions
Is ASTRO Guide Harness being recalled in Ireland?
Yes. The Petzl ASTRO Guide Harness is being recalled due to a defect at the gated opening attachment point, which presents a risk of injuries, including strangulation or falling from a height. This affects several versions of the harness with specific serial numbers. Customers should stop using the product immediately and inspect their harness.
Why is ASTRO Guide Harness being recalled?
The recall relates to a strangulation hazard. The Petzl ASTRO Guide Harness is being recalled due to a defect at the gated opening attachment point, which presents a risk of injuries, including strangulation or falling from a height. This affects several versions of the harness with specific serial numbers. Customers should stop using the product immediately and inspect their harness.
What should I do if I have this product?
Customers should stop using the product immediately and inspect their harness.
Which batches of ASTRO Guide Harness are affected?
The affected batch codes are: C083AA00, C083AA01, C083AA02, C083BA00, C083BA01, C083BA02, C083BA03, C083BA04, C083BA05, C085AA00, C085AA01, C085AA02, All serial numbers up to 23J 0000000 000 included.
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