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Head Rush Technologies Recalls TRUBLUE Speed Auto Belay Devices Due to Fall Hazard
CPSC · August 22, 2024
- Head Rush Technologies Recalls TRUBLUE Speed Auto Belay Devices Due to Fall Hazard — CPSC recall announced .
- Hazard: The auto belay device backup brake can fail to activate, posing a fall hazard and risk of serious injury or death..
- Units affected: About 220.
- Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled auto belay devices and contact Head Rush Technologies for a free….
- Details as of ; the linked official notice is authoritative for lot codes, VINs, and remedies.
- Agency
- CPSC
- Posted
- Status
- Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled auto…
- Recalling firm
- Head Rush Technologies, of Louisville, Colorado
- Source ID
- 24347
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.
- Products
- TRUBLUE Speed Auto Belay Devices
- Sold at
- Online at www.headrushtech.com from May 2017 through July 2021 for between $2,800 and $2,900.
- Manufactured by
- Head Rush Technologies, of Louisville, Colorado
- Incidents
- The firm has received one incident report involving brake failure, causing the user to fall, resulting in a broken ankle.
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