Product Recall Number: 25-165

TRUBLUE iQ and TRUBLUE iQ+ Auto Belays

Here's product recall specific data for TRUBLUE iQ and TRUBLUE iQ+ Auto Belays.


  • Product Recall Number: 25-165

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2025-02-27

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: TRUBLUE iQ and TRUBLUE iQ+ Auto Belays

  • Description: This recall involves TRUBLUE iQ Auto Belay Devices, which enable climbers to safely descend while climbing. The TRUBLUE iQ is gray with blue handles and a gray sash on the front cover. The TRUBLUE iQ+ has an added catch-and-hold brake on the front. The LT versions of the iQ and iQ+ have blue tags above the blue webbing hand grip; the XL versions have a purple tag. The recalled auto belay devices have a serial number within the following serial number ranges printed on the device’s handle, as well on the bottom of the device:ProductsModelsSerial Number RangeTRUBLUE iQ LTTBiQ LT (12.5m)iQ0041591 through iQ0044486TRUBLUE iQ+LTTBiQ+ LT (12.5m)iQP000401 through iQP000422TRUBLUE iQ XLTBiQ XL (20m)iQXL01283 through iQXL03425TRUBLUE iQ+XLTBiQ+ XL (20m)iQXLP0104 through iQXLP0215

  • Hazard Description: The recalled auto belay device can fail to retract, 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 410

  • Incidents: The firm has received 109 reports of incidents of slow retraction, including one injury involving the auto belay not retracting, resulting in a fractured leg.

  • Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using recalled auto belay devices and contact Head Rush Technologies for a free onsite inspection and repair.

  • Sold At: www.headrushtech.com from May 2023 through December 2024 for between $2,800 to $4,600.

  • 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