CPSC recall 06-234, announced August 16, 2006, covers Black Diamond Equipment Speed Buckle Harnesses (about 18,000 units). The harness could be threaded incorrectly. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately stop using recalled harnesses and contact the firm for a free replacement harness. Recall contact: call (801) 278-5533, or go to www.blackdiamondequipment.com/about/speed_harness_bulletin.phpor.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was 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.
Incidents and injuries
None reported
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using recalled harnesses and contact the firm for a free replacement harness.
Product and sales details
- Recall number
- 06-234
- Units
- About 18,000
- Manufactured in
- Philippines
- Sold at / sales period
- Rock climbing and mountaineering specialty shops nationwide from December 2005 through July 2006 for between $40 and $75.
- Distributor
- Black Diamond Equipment Ltd., of Salt Lake City, Utah
Speed Buckle Harnesses
CPSC product type: Climbing Equipment
Recall contact information
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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