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

Speed Buckle Harnesses

Date of Recall

2006-08-16

CPSC Release Number

06-234

Manufactured In

Philippines

Company Phone Number

(801) 278-5533

Units

About 18,000

Distributor

Black Diamond Equipment Ltd., of Salt Lake City, Utah

Sold By

Rock climbing and mountaineering specialty shops nationwide from December 2005 through July 2006 for between $40 and $75.

Problem/Hazard

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.

Injuries/Incidents

None reported

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.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using recalled harnesses and contact the firm for a free replacement harness.

Consumer 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/

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