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Headrush Technologies TRUBLUE Speed auto belay — injuries risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskInjuriesDec 20, 2024
Photo from the official notice: Headrush Technologies TRUBLUE Speed auto belay — injuries risk

Photos from the official notice: EU Safety Gate (European Commission) · image rights

Hazard

The backup brake function does not work for some of the units. Moreover, the primary brake mechanism may fail due to grease degradation in the sealed bearing. The grease reaches the end of its lifecycle before anticipated at the time the device was manufactured.When both the primary and secondary brake engagement mechanisms fail, it can cause the user to fall. The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment Regulation (PPE).

Measures taken

  • Recall of the product from end users — Importer
  • Recall of the product from end users — Manufacturer

Product description

Personal protective equipment intended to protect from a fall during climbing activities.

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and check the official notice for what the seller or authority advises (return, refund, repair or disposal). Measures listed here were reported by national authorities to the EU Safety Gate system.

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