Speed Buckle Harnesses Used During Mountain and Rock Climbing Recalled for Fall Hazard
Recall 06234 · Aug 16, 2006 · Black Diamond Equipment Ltd.
18,000
units affected
18,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 06234
- Date
- Aug 16, 2006
- Company
- Black Diamond Equipment Ltd.
- Units affected
- 18,000
- Product
- Speed Buckle Harnesses
- Product type
- Climbing Equipment
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
These Speed Buckle Harnesses were sold under the following model names: Gym Speed, Focus Speed, Momentum Speed, Vario Speed and Wiz Kid. The names can be found on a tag sewn inside the waist belt of the harnesses. The harnesses are various colors and were sold individually. Only Black Diamond Equipment Speed Buckle Harnesses with incorrectly threaded buckles are included in this recall.
What can happen
The harness could be threaded incorrectly. If threaded incorrectly, the webbing will easily slip when loaded. Incorrectly threaded buckles can loosen, which could cause climbers to slip out of the harness and fall.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using recalled harnesses and contact the firm for a free replacement harness.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported
- Sold at
- Rock climbing and mountaineering specialty shops nationwide from December 2005 through July 2006 for between $40 and $75.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled speed buckle harnesses?
Consumers should immediately stop using recalled harnesses and contact the firm for a free replacement harness.
What is the hazard?
The harness could be threaded incorrectly. If threaded incorrectly, the webbing will easily slip when loaded. Incorrectly threaded buckles can loosen, which could cause climbers to slip out of the harness and fall.
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.