25/02/2026
An important safety update has been issued by Petzl regarding ASTRO and CANYON GUIDE harnesses manufactured before October 2023 π§ββοΈβ οΈ
User feedback identified premature wear on the screws of the gated ventral attachment point. In certain high lateral load situations, this could cause the ventral D-ring pin to release, potentially leading to the attachment point opening unintentionally.
To prevent any risk, Petzl is asking for a mandatory replacement of the metal ventral D-ring and screws using a free replacement kit supplied through their after-sales service π οΈ
Harnesses affected include:
β’ ASTRO & CANYON GUIDE models sold before October 2023
β’ Units with serial numbers below 23J 9999999 999
The latest ASTRO and ASTRO SIT versions sold since February 2025 are not affected, and no injuries have been reported to date β
If you have any queries please send us a message π
More information and full replacement instructions can be found here:
https://www.petzl.com/INT/en/Professional/safety-alerts/2026-02-23/ASTRO-and-CANYON-GUIDE-harness-safety-alert--Replacement-of-the-ventral-D-ring