Speed Buckle Harnesses Used During Mountain and Rock Climbing Recalled for Fall Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2006-08-16 · 06234
Hazards
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.
Recall
Number
06234
Date
2006-08-16
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Speed Buckle Harnesses
Companies
Retailer(s)
Rock climbing and mountaineering specialty shops nationwide from December 2005 through July 2006 for between $40 and $75.
Distributor(s)
Black Diamond Equipment Ltd., of Salt Lake City, Utah
Country of manufacture
Philippines
Description
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.