CPSC recall 25-181, announced March 13, 2025, covers Black Diamond Equipment BD Vision Climbing Harness (about 1,580 units). The recalled BD Vision harnesses can degrade over time and fail to support the climber, posing a fall hazard resulting in serious injury or death. The notice cites 1 incident report. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled BD Vision harnesses and contact Black Diamond for a full refund (in the form of a credit card reimbursement) or a one-time-use $200 credit, which can be used at a Black Diamond store or on the Black Diamond website. Recall contact: call 866-306-0865, go to www.blackdiamondequipment.com/en_US/content/product-recalls, or email VisionHarnessRecall@bdel.com.
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Which products are included?
This recall involves all BD Vision Harnesses. This lightweight harness is designed for technical alpine and ice climbs. All sizes are included in this recall. The harness has fixed leg loops and was sold in black and white colors. "Black Diamond" is printed on one of the leg loops. "Vision" is printed on the other leg loop.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The recalled BD Vision harnesses can degrade over time and fail to support the climber, posing a fall hazard resulting in serious injury or death.
Incidents and injuries
Black Diamond has received one report involving the harness waist belt failing. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled BD Vision harnesses and contact Black Diamond for a full refund (in the form of a credit card reimbursement) or a one-time-use $200 credit, which can be used at a Black Diamond store or on the Black Diamond website. Contact Black Diamond for a pre-paid shipping label to return the recalled harness. Black Diamond is contacting all known purchasers.
Product and sales details
- Recall number
- 25-181
- Units
- About 1,580 (In addition, about 130 were sold in Canada)
- Manufactured in
- Philippines
- Sold at / sales period
- Liberty Mountain, Recreational Equipment Inc. (REI) and other specialty outdoor stores nationwide, and online at www.blackdiamondequipment.com, www.backcountry.com and www.evo.com from January 2018 through February 2025 for about $175.
- Importer
- Black Diamond Equipment Ltd., of Salt Lake City, Utah
Recall contact information
Black Diamond toll-free at 866-306-0865 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, email at VisionHarnessRecall@bdel.com, or online at https://www.blackdiamondequipment.com/en_US/content/product-recalls/ or www.blackdiamondequipment.com and click on "Product Recalls" located at the bottom of the webpage for more information.
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