Petzl Astro Bod Fast User manual

Issued:25 October 2023
CALL FOR INSPECTION FOR THE PETZL ASTRO AND
CANYON GUIDE HARNESSES
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.
This document has been reproduced by Spelean Pty Ltd for Australian use, based on the Petzl release of the same date.

Models covered by this request for inspection
Product name
Picture
Model/
References
Serial numbers concerned
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
CANYON GUIDE
C086BA00
C086BA01
All serial numbers up to 23J
0000000 000 included

Origin and consequences of the defect
Components 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.

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.
Remove any accessories mounted in the shackle
connection holes.
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:
2) Perform the test below:
The pin does not slide:
The pin slides out completely:
The pin does not slide: The pin slides out completely:

3) Test assessment:
A) Compliant result
1. Your product is not affected by this defect.
2. Go online using the button below and fill in the form below to enable Petzl to follow the progress
of this request for inspection:
Declaration Form
B) 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
Australia
, please use the relevant
button below.
END USER SUPPORT REQUEST OR STORE SUPPORT REQUEST
C) If you have any doubts about how to perform the test
Please contact your local support service team using this page.

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.
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.
Reproduced by Spelean Pty Ltd as distributor for Petzl Professional Products in Australia