Head Rush Technologies Recalls TRUBLUE iQ Auto Belay Devices Due to Fall Hazard
Recall 24277 · Jun 20, 2024 · Head Rush Technologies
2,200
units affected
2,200
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 24277
- Date
- Jun 20, 2024
- Company
- Head Rush Technologies
- Units affected
- 2,200
- Product
- TRUBLUE iQ Auto Belay Devices
- 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: 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)
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 inspection and repair.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received 31 reports of incidents involving impaired retraction, including one consumer fall. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Online at www.headrushtech.com from November 2022 through February 2024 for between $2,800 and $4,600.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled trublue iq auto belay devices?
Consumers should immediately stop using recalled auto belay devices, and contact Head Rush Technologies for a free 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.