Call for inspection Petzl ASTRO and CANYON GUIDE harnesses

Call for inspection Petzl ASTRO and CANYON GUIDE harnesses

October 25, 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.

Harnais ASTRO et CANYON GUIDE

Models concerned by this request for inspection

Product name

Picture References Serial numbers concerned
ASTRO BOD FAST european version
ASTRO BOD FAST european version
C083AA00
C083AA01
C083AA02
All serial numbers up to 23J 0000000 000 included
ASTRO BOD FAST international version ASTRO BOD FAST international versions


C083BA00
C083BA01
C083BA02

C083BA03
C083BA04
C083BA05

All serial numbers up to 23J 0000000 000 included
ASTRO SIT FAST ASTRO SIT FAST C085AA00
C085AA01
C085AA02
All serial numbers up to 23J 0000000 000 included
CANYON GUIDE CANYON GUIDE C086BA00
C086BA01
All serial numbers up to 23J 0000000 000 included

 

Origin and consequences of the defect

areas of concern

Components of the gated ventral attachment point:

components of 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.


Inspection and Test Procedure

ASTRO BOD FAST & ASTRO SIT FAST

CANYON GUIDE

1) Prepare for the test:

In accordance with the instructions for use, check that the 2 screws are present and correctly installed.

checking Astro harnesses

Remove any accessories mounted in the shackle connection holes.

remove Astro accessories in pins

1) Prepare for the test:

In accordance with the instructions for use, check that the 2 screws are present and correctly installed

canyon guide check

 

2) Perform the test below:

Astro test procedure

2) Perform the test below:

Canyon test procedure

The pin does not slide:              The pin slides out completely:

Astro test result

The pin does not slide:             The pin slides out completely:

Canyon test result

 


 

 

3) Test assessment:

A)  compliant check mark Compliant result 

  1. Your product is not affected by this defect.
  2. Fill in the form below to enable Petzl to follow the progress of this request for inspection:

      Declaration Form

 

B)  non compliant check mark Non-compliant result

  1. Isolate the metal D.
  2. Do not use this harness.
  3. Quarantine it.
  4. Contact your local Petzl support service via the form below. Our Support Team will then contact you with the relevant local support process, if you are in New Zealand, please use the button below.

    SUPPORT REQUEST

C) got questions mark If you have any doubts about how to perform the test

Please contact your local support service team using this page.

  Download PDF version here


Safety Alert FAQ's

 

Where can I find the serial number of my harness?

The serial number is located on the plastic label inside the belt.

 serial number locations

Does this apply to all colours 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 remove 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.


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