CPSC2006-08-16
Speed Buckle Harnesses Used During Mountain and Rock Climbing Recalled for Fall Hazard
Black Diamond Equipment Ltd., of Salt Lake City, Utah
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.
Sold at
Rock climbing and mountaineering specialty shops nationwide from December 2005 through July 2006 for between $40 and $75.
Affected count
About 18,000
Injuries reported
None reported
Manufactured in
Philippines
Products
Speed Buckle Harnesses
Consumer contact
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
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/Speed-Buckle-Harnesses-Used-During-Mountain-and-Rock-Climbing-Recalled-for-Fall-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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