Head Rush Technologies Recalls TRUBLUE iQ and TRUBLUE iQ+ Auto Belays Due to Fall Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2025-02-27). Hazards: fall, injury. About 410 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 25165 |
| Published | 2025-02-27 |
| Last updated | 2025-02-27 |
| Products | TRUBLUE iQ and TRUBLUE iQ+ Auto Belays |
| Firm named in the title | Head Rush Technologies |
| Firms | Head Rush Technologies, of Louisville, Colorado (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | United States |
| Units (US) | 410 |
| Hazard classes | fall, injury |
| Remedy classes | repair, inspect, stop use |
| Sold | Online at www.headrushtech.com from May 2023 through December 2024 for between $2,800 to $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: Products Models Serial Number Range TRUBLUE iQ LT TBiQ LT (12.5m) iQ0041591 through iQ0044486 TRUBLUE iQ+LT TBiQ+ LT (12.5m) iQP000401 through iQP000422 TRUBLUE iQ XL TBiQ XL (20m) iQXL01283 through iQXL03425 TRUBLUE iQ+XL TBiQ+ XL (20m) iQXLP0104 through iQXLP0215
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 onsite inspection and repair.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received 109 reports of incidents of slow retraction, including one injury involving the auto belay not retracting, resulting in a fractured leg.
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