Product Recall Number: 24-347
Why was TRUBLUE Speed Auto Belay Devices recalled?
The auto belay device backup brake can fail to activate, posing a fall hazard and risk of serious injury or death.
Product Recall Number: 24-347
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2024-08-22
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: TRUBLUE Speed Auto Belay Devices
Description: This recall involves Head Rush Technologies TRUBLUE Speed Auto Belay Devices, 12.5m and 16m versions. The device enables climbers to safely descend after a speed climbing event. The device is gray with blue handles, the 12.5m version has black webbing handgrip above the carabiner, and the 16m version has blue webbing handgrip. The model TRUBLUE Speed TBSD150-20 and serial number are on a label located on the handle. The auto belay devices have a serial number within the serial number range: TBSD00098 through TBSD01180.
Hazard Description: The auto belay device backup brake can fail to activate, posing a fall hazard and risk of serious injury or death.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Repair
Units: About 220
Incidents: The firm has received one incident report involving brake failure, causing the user to fall, resulting in a broken ankle.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled auto belay devices and contact Head Rush Technologies for a free inspection and repair. Head Rush Technologies is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Sold At: Online at www.headrushtech.com from May 2017 through July 2021 for between $2,800 and $2,900.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: Head Rush Technologies, of Louisville, Colorado
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: United States
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed