Product Recall Number: 07-049
Why was Edelweiss Challenge Climbing Harnesses recalled?
The buckles on the harness' leg loops could fail, posing a fall hazard for climbers.
Product Recall Number: 07-049
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2006-12-11
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Edelweiss Challenge Climbing Harnesses
Description: WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Liberty Mountain, of Salt Lake City, Utah, is voluntarily recalling about 5,900 Edelweiss Challenge Climbing Harnesses. The buckles on the harness' leg loops could fail, posing a fall hazard for climbers.Name of Product: Edelweiss Challenge Climbing HarnessesUnits: About 5,900Distributor: Liberty Mountain, of Salt Lake City, UtahHazard: The buckles on the harness' leg loops could fail, posing a fall hazard for climbers.Incidents/Injuries: Liberty Mountain has received five reports of the leg buckle failing. No injuries have been reported.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 at: Climbing equipment retailers, Liberty Mountain's catalog, and by various Web retailers from January 2005 through September 2006 for about $47.Manufactured in: FranceRemedy: 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.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.
Hazard Description: The buckles on the harness' leg loops could fail, posing a fall hazard for climbers.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Inspect, Repair
Units: About 5,900
Incidents: 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.
Sold At: Climbing equipment retailers, Liberty Mountain's catalog, and by various Web retailers from January 2005 through September 2006 for about $47.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: Liberty Mountain, of Salt Lake City, Utah
Manufactured In: France
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed