Products Liability Law Daily Wrap Up, CPSC NEWS—SPORTS AND RECREATIONAL EQUIPMENT—Fall hazard prompts Head Rush Technologies to recall auto belay devices, (Aug 26, 2024)
Organizations Mentioned:Head Rush Technologies
By Susan Engstrom
The firm will provide a free inspection and repair.
Head Rush Technologies, of Louisville, Colorado, is recalling about 220 TRUBLUE Speed Auto Belay Devices because the backup brake can fail to activate, posing a fall hazard and risk of serious injury or death (CPSC Recall Notice, No. 24-347 (Aug. 22, 2024)).
Incidents and injuries. The firm has received one incident report involving brake failure, causing the user to fall, and resulting in a broken ankle.
Product 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 a black webbing handgrip above the carabiner, and the 16m version has a 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.
The devices were manufactured in the United States and were sold online at www.headrushtech.com from May 2017 through July 2021 for between $2,800 and $2,900.
Remedy. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled auto belay devices and contact Head Rush Technologies for a free inspection and repair. Head Rush Technologies is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Customer contact. For more information, customers may contact Head Rush Technologies collect at 720-565-6885 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday; by email at inf@headrushtech.com; or online at https://info.headrushtech.com/hubfs/Product_Recalls/2024_TRUBLUESpeed_Limited_Recall.pdf or www.headrushtech.com and click on the “Recall” banner.
Companies: Head Rush Technologies
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