Head Rush Technologies Recalls TRUBLUE iQ Auto Belay Devices Due to Fall Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2024-06-20). Hazards: fall, injury. About 2,200 units in the US and 254 in Canada.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 24277 |
| Published | 2024-06-20 |
| Last updated | 2024-06-20 |
| Products | TRUBLUE iQ Auto Belay Devices |
| Firm named in the title | Head Rush Technologies |
| Firms | Head Rush Technologies, of Louisville, Colorado (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | United States |
| Units (US) | 2,200 |
| Units (Canada) | 254 |
| Hazard classes | fall, injury |
| Remedy classes | repair, inspect, stop use |
| Sold | Online at www.headrushtech.com from November 2022 through February 2024 for between $2,800 and $4,600. |
Description
This recall involves TRUBLUE iQ Auto Belay Devices, which enable climbers to safely descend while climbing. The TRUBLUE iQ is gray with blue handles and a gray sash on the front cover. The TRUBLUE IQ+ has an added catch-and-hold brake on the front. The LT versions of the iQ and iQ+ have blue tags above the blue webbing hand grip; the XL versions have a purple tag. The recalled auto belay devices have a serial number within the following serial number ranges printed on the device's handle, as well on the bottom of the device: Model Serial Number Range Mounting Height TRUBLUE iQ LT (12.5m) iQ0014492 through iQ0036407 <9m (29.5ft) TRUBLUE iQ XL (20m) iQXL01283 through iQXL02678 <17.5m (57.4ft) TRUBLUE iQ+ LT (12.5m) iQP00110 through iQP00161 <9m (29.5ft) TRUBLUE iQ+ LT (12.5m) iQP000164 through iQP000356 <9m (29.5ft) TRUBLUE iQ+ XL (20m) iQXLP0104 through iQXLP0182 <17.5m (57.4ft)
Hazard
The recalled auto belay device can fail to retract, posing a fall hazard and risk of serious injury or death.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using recalled auto belay devices, and contact Head Rush Technologies for a free inspection and repair.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received 31 reports of incidents involving impaired retraction, including one consumer fall. No injuries have been reported.
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