Head Rush Technologies Recalls TRUBLUE iQ and TRUBLUE iQ+ Auto Belays Due to Fall Hazard
Recall 25165 · Feb 27, 2025 · Head Rush Technologies
410
units affected
410
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 25165
- Date
- Feb 27, 2025
- Company
- Head Rush Technologies
- Units affected
- 410
- Product
- TRUBLUE iQ and TRUBLUE iQ+ Auto Belays
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
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
What can happen
The recalled auto belay device can fail to retract, posing a fall hazard and risk of serious injury or death.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using recalled auto belay devices and contact Head Rush Technologies for a free onsite inspection and repair.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- 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.
- Sold at
- Online at www.headrushtech.com from May 2023 through December 2024 for between $2,800 to $4,600.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled trublue iq and trublue iq+ auto belays?
Consumers should immediately stop using recalled auto belay devices and contact Head Rush Technologies for a free onsite inspection and repair.
What is the hazard?
The recalled auto belay device can fail to retract, posing a fall hazard and risk of serious injury or death.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.