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Liberty Mountain Recalls Climbing Harnesses Due to Fall Hazard

U.S. CPSCFallsDec 12, 2006
Edelweiss Challenge Sit Harness
Edelweiss Challenge Sit Harness
Para Buckle System
Para Buckle System

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Hazard

The buckles on the harness's leg loops could fail, posing a fall hazard for climbers.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled harnesses and contact Liberty Mountain for instructions on returning the harnesses including a return authorization number. Liberty Mountain will provide a free inspection and free repair. Send your harness for repair to: Liberty Mountain, 4375 West 1980 South, Salt Lake City, Utah 84104.

Incidents & injuries

Liberty Mountain has received five reports of the leg buckle failing. No injuries have been reported.

Product description

The sit harnesses are worn around climber's waist and legs and attach to climbing ropes to protect climbers from falling. The harnesses have three buckles including one on the waist belt and one on each leg loop. "Edelweiss" is printed on the waist belt. Only harnesses using the para buckle system are included in this recall. Para buckle harnesses have a single bar installed in the center of each of the three buckles.

Sold on

Climbing equipment retailers, Liberty Mountain's catalog, and by various Web retailers from January 2005 through September 2006 for about $47.

Contact the company

For more information, contact Liberty Mountain at (800) 366-2666 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, by fax at (801) 954-0766, by e-mail at [email protected], or visit the firm's Web site at www.libertymountain.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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