CPSC recall 07-049, announced December 12, 2006, covers Liberty Mountain Edelweiss Challenge Climbing Harnesses (about 5,900 units). The buckles on the harness's leg loops could fail, posing a fall hazard for climbers. The notice cites 5 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled harnesses and contact Liberty Mountain for instructions on returning the harnesses including a return authorization number. Recall contact: call (800) 366-2666 or (801) 954-0766, go to www.libertymountain.com, or email info@libertymountain.com.
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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?
The sit harnesses are worn around climber's waist and legs and attach to climbing ropes to protect climbers from falling. The harnesses have three buckles including one on the waist belt and one on each leg loop. "Edelweiss" is printed on the waist belt. Only harnesses using the para buckle system are included in this recall. Para buckle harnesses have a single bar installed in the center of each of the three buckles.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The buckles on the harness's leg loops could fail, posing a fall hazard for climbers.
Incidents and injuries
Liberty Mountain has received five reports of the leg buckle failing. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled harnesses and contact Liberty Mountain for instructions on returning the harnesses including a return authorization number. Liberty Mountain will provide a free inspection and free repair. Send your harness for repair to: Liberty Mountain, 4375 West 1980 South, Salt Lake City, Utah 84104.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Liberty Mountain
- Recall number
- 07-049
- Units
- About 5.900
- Manufactured in
- France
- Sold at / sales period
- Climbing equipment retailers, Liberty Mountain's catalog, and by various Web retailers from January 2005 through September 2006 for about $47.
- Distributor
- Liberty Mountain, of Salt Lake City, Utah
Edelweiss Challenge Climbing Harnesses
CPSC product type: Climbing Equipment
Recall contact information
For more information, contact Liberty Mountain at (800) 366-2666 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, by fax at (801) 954-0766, by e-mail at info@libertymountain.com, or visit the firm's Web site at www.libertymountain.com
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