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Speed Buckle Harnesses Used During Mountain and Rock Climbing Recalled for Fall Hazard

U.S. CPSCFallsAug 16, 2006
Recalled Speed Buckle Harness
Recalled Speed Buckle Harness
Incorrect buckle threading (center bar visible)
Incorrect buckle threading (center bar visible)
Correct buckle threading (center bar not visible)
Correct buckle threading (center bar not visible)

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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.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using recalled harnesses and contact the firm for a free replacement harness.

Incidents & injuries

None reported

Product description

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.

Sold on

Rock climbing and mountaineering specialty shops nationwide from December 2005 through July 2006 for between $40 and $75.

Contact the company

For more information, call Black Diamond Equipment collect at (801) 278-5533 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.blackdiamondequipment.com/about/speed_harness_bulletin.phpor or www.blackdiamondequipment.com

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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