Hoist from his own petard

In the origins and definitions section of the site, it makes reference to the French word 'péter', to fart.

I recently saw an article that claims that it is "...a phrase that derives, entirely appropriately, from the old French for being "blown up by your own fart". " Naturally there were no references provided.

Any French speakers able to confirm or deny?

It's all rather Wile E Coyote-esque.

thanks,

Camelita