Products Liability Law Daily Wrap Up, CPSC NEWS—SPORTS AND RECREATIONAL EQUIPMENT—Fall risk prompts Black Diamond to recall climbing harnesses, (Mar 18, 2025)
Organizations Mentioned:Black Diamond Equipment Ltd.
By Susan Engstrom
The firm is offering a full refund or a one-time-use $200 credit.
Black Diamond Equipment Ltd., of Salt Lake City, Utah, is recalling about 1,580 BD Vision Climbing Harnesses because they can degrade over time and fail to support the climber, posing a fall hazard resulting in serious injury or death. The recall includes about 130 additional units that were sold in Canada (CPSC Recall Notice, No. 25-181, Mar. 13, 2025).
Incidents and injuries. Black Diamond has received one report involving the harness’ waist belt failing. No injuries have been reported.
Product description. 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.
The harnesses were manufactured in the Philippines and were sold at 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.
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.
Customer contact. For more information, customers may contact Black Diamond toll-free at 866-306-0865 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. MT Monday through Friday; by 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 page.
Companies: Black Diamond Equipment Ltd.
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