Product Safety Information Notice on Petzl Astro Harnesses manufactured before October 2023
Petzl is recalling Astro rope access harnesses manufactured before October 2023 due to a safety issue that may lead to injury. The harness can wear out prematurely under high lateral pressure, potentially causing the attachment point to open, which could result in serious injury or death.
- Brand
- Petzl
- Product
- Astro rope access harnesses
- Batch codes
- C083AA00, C083AA01, C083AA02, C083BA00, C083BA01, C083BA02, C083BA03, C083BA04, C083BA05, C085AA00, C085AA01, C085AA02
- What to do
- Customers should stop using the product immediately and inspect their harness. For further guidance, customers can email Petzl directly at aftersales@petzl.co.uk.
- Publication date:19 March 2026
A safety issue has been identified with Petzl Astro rope access Harnesses manufactured before October 2023.
The risk reported to the CCPC is injury. There is a non-conformity with the harness. When the harness is used in a way that puts high lateral pressure on the attachment point, the screws can wear out prematurely. If this happens, the ventral D-ring’s pin can release. This may cause the attachment point to open, which could result in serious injury or death.
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 below 23J 9999999 999 |
| ASTRO BOD FAST International version | C083BA00 C083BA01 C083BA02 C083BA03 C083BA04 C083BA05 | All serial numbers below 23J 9999999 999 |
| ASTRO SIT FAST | C085AA00 C085AA01 C085AA02 | All serial numbers below 23J 9999999 999 |
There are approximately 297 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 safety information notice, and how to receive a replacement kit, please access the Petzl safety notice.
If your harness has already been inspected and is compliant and has a green sticker from the 2023 call for inspection, you still need to carry out the replacement as soon as you receive the replacement kit.
Alternatively, for further guidance customers can email Petzl directly at aftersales@petzl.co.uk.
View all product safety noticesFrequently asked questions
Is Astro rope access harnesses being recalled in Ireland?
Yes. Petzl is recalling Astro rope access harnesses manufactured before October 2023 due to a safety issue that may lead to injury. The harness can wear out prematurely under high lateral pressure, potentially causing the attachment point to open, which could result in serious injury or death.
Why is Astro rope access harnesses being recalled?
The recall relates to a injury hazard. Petzl is recalling Astro rope access harnesses manufactured before October 2023 due to a safety issue that may lead to injury. The harness can wear out prematurely under high lateral pressure, potentially causing the attachment point to open, which could result in serious injury or death.
What should I do if I have this product?
Customers should stop using the product immediately and inspect their harness. For further guidance, customers can email Petzl directly at aftersales@petzl.co.uk.
Which batches of Astro rope access harnesses are affected?
The affected batch codes are: C083AA00, C083AA01, C083AA02, C083BA00, C083BA01, C083BA02, C083BA03, C083BA04, C083BA05, C085AA00, C085AA01, C085AA02.
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