Black Diamond Equipment Recalls BD Vision Climbing Harnesses Due to Fall Hazard; Risk of Serious Injury and Death
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2025-03-13). Hazards: fall, injury. About 1,580 units in the US and 130 in Canada.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 25181 |
| Published | 2025-03-13 |
| Last updated | 2025-03-13 |
| Products | BD Vision Climbing Harness |
| Firm named in the title | Black Diamond Equipment |
| Firms | Black Diamond Equipment Ltd., of Salt Lake City, Utah (importer) |
| Manufactured in | Philippines |
| Units (US) | 1,580 |
| Units (Canada) | 130 |
| Hazard classes | fall, injury |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | Liberty Mountain, Recreational Equipment Inc. (REI) and other specialty outdoor stores nationwide, and online at www.blackdiamondequipment.com, www.backcountry.com and www.evo.com from January 2018 through February 2025 for about $175. |
Description
This recall involves all BD Vision Harnesses. This lightweight harness is designed for technical alpine and ice climbs. All sizes are included in this recall. The harness has fixed leg loops and was sold in black and white colors. "Black Diamond" is printed on one of the leg loops. "Vision" is printed on the other leg loop.
Hazard
The recalled BD Vision harnesses can degrade over time and fail to support the climber, posing a fall hazard resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled BD Vision harnesses and contact Black Diamond for a full refund (in the form of a credit card reimbursement) or a one-time-use $200 credit, which can be used at a Black Diamond store or on the Black Diamond website. Contact Black Diamond for a pre-paid shipping label to return the recalled harness. Black Diamond is contacting all known purchasers.
Incidents and injuries
Black Diamond has received one report involving the harness waist belt failing. No injuries have been reported.
Linked notices
Linked because one agency's notice cites the other's.
- Black Diamond Vision Harness recalled due to injury hazard (Health Canada)
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