Recalls / 2006-12-12

Liberty Mountain Recalls Climbing Harnesses Due to Fall Hazard

07049 · Recalled 2006-12-12 · CPSC page

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.

Hazards

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

Reported injuries

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

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.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Edelweiss Challenge Climbing Harnesses		About 5.900

Parties

Distributor: Liberty Mountain, of Salt Lake City, Utah
Made in: France
Sold at: Climbing equipment retailers, Liberty Mountain's catalog, by various Web retailers

Consumer contact

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 info@libertymountain.com, or visit the firm's Web site at www.libertymountain.com

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Source: CPSC recall 07049. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.