CPSCAugust 16, 2006

Speed Buckle Harnesses Used During Mountain and Rock recall

Speed Buckle Harnesses Used During Mountain and Rock Climbing Recalled for Fall Hazard

Why was Speed Buckle Harnesses Used During Mountain and Rock recalled?

The harness could be threaded incorrectly. If threaded incorrectly, the webbing will easily slip when loaded. Incorrectly threaded buckles can loosen, which could cause climbers to slip out of the harness and fall.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should immediately stop using recalled harnesses and contact the firm for a free replacement harness. Contact: For more information, call Black Diamond Equipment collect at (801) 278-5533 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.blackdiamondequipment.com/about/speed_harness_bulletin.phpor or www.blackdiamondequipment.com

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.

Product
Speed Buckle Harnesses
Company
Black Diamond Equipment Ltd., of Salt Lake City, Utah
Quantity
About 18,000
Sold at
Rock climbing and mountaineering specialty shops nationwide from December 2005 through July 2006 for between $40 and $75.
Recall date
August 16, 2006
Incidents / injuries
None reported
Agency
CPSC

Product description

These Speed Buckle Harnesses were sold under the following model names: Gym Speed, Focus Speed, Momentum Speed, Vario Speed and Wiz Kid. The names can be found on a tag sewn inside the waist belt of the harnesses. The harnesses are various colors and were sold individually. Only Black Diamond Equipment Speed Buckle Harnesses with incorrectly threaded buckles are included in this recall.

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