Petzl USA. 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...
Without checking the "listing" of these specific harnesses for use in fall arrest or work positioning, my take is that climbing/recreational goods are not automagically suitable for life safety in the workplace.
Agreed. I have ran into the same issue with helmets. Just cause it will protect you in one activity doesn't mean it will protect you in all activities.