Recalls / 2006-08-16

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

06234 · Recalled 2006-08-16 · CPSC page

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.

Hazards

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.

Reported injuries

None reported

Remedy

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

Products

Name	Model	Units
Speed Buckle Harnesses		About 18,000

Parties

Distributor: Black Diamond Equipment Ltd., of Salt Lake City, Utah
Made in: Philippines
Sold at: Rock climbing, mountaineering specialty shops nationwide, $75.

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

More images

Incorrect buckle threading (center bar visible)

Correct buckle threading (center bar not visible)

Source: CPSC recall 06234. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.