CPSC Recalls

Recalls / 2025-03-13

Black Diamond Equipment Recalls BD Vision Climbing Harnesses Due to Fall Hazard; Risk of Serious Injury and Death

25181 · Recalled 2025-03-13 · CPSC page

Recalled Black Diamond Vision Harness
Recalled Black Diamond Vision Harness

Description

This recall involves all BD Vision Harnesses. This lightweight harness is designed for technical alpine and ice climbs. All sizes are included in this recall. The harness has fixed leg loops and was sold in black and white colors. "Black Diamond" is printed on one of the leg loops. "Vision" is printed on the other leg loop.

Hazards

The recalled BD Vision harnesses can degrade over time and fail to support the climber, posing a fall hazard resulting in serious injury or death.

Reported injuries

Black Diamond has received one report involving the harness waist belt failing. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled BD Vision harnesses and contact Black Diamond for a full refund (in the form of a credit card reimbursement) or a one-time-use $200 credit, which can be used at a Black Diamond store or on the Black Diamond website. Contact Black Diamond for a pre-paid shipping label to return the recalled harness. Black Diamond is contacting all known purchasers.

Products

NameModelUnits
BD Vision Climbing HarnessAbout 1,580 (In addition, about 130 were sold in Canada)

Parties

Importer
Black Diamond Equipment Ltd., of Salt Lake City, Utah
Made in
Philippines
Sold at
Liberty Mountain, Recreational Equipment Inc. (REI), other specialty outdoor, online at www.blackdiamondequipment.com, www.backcountry.com, www.evo.com

Consumer contact

Black Diamond toll-free at 866-306-0865 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, email at VisionHarnessRecall@bdel.com, or online at https://www.blackdiamondequipment.com/en_US/content/product-recalls/ or www.blackdiamondequipment.com and click on "Product Recalls" located at the bottom of the webpage for more information.

More images

Recalled Black Diamond Vision Harness (label on side of leg loop)
Recalled Black Diamond Vision Harness (label on side of leg loop)

Source: CPSC recall 25181. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.