Head Rush Technologies Recalls TRUBLUE iQ Auto Belay Devices Due to Fall Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2024-06-20 · 24277
Hazards
The recalled auto belay device can fail to retract, posing a fall hazard and risk of serious injury or death.
Recall
Number
24277
Date
2024-06-20
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
TRUBLUE iQ Auto Belay Devices
Remedies
Options
Repair
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Head Rush Technologies, of Louisville, Colorado
Retailer(s)
Online at www.headrushtech.com from November 2022 through February 2024 for between $2,800 and $4,600.
Country of manufacture
United States
Description
This recall involves TRUBLUE iQ Auto Belay Devices, which enable climbers to safely descend while climbing. The TRUBLUE iQ is gray with blue handles and a gray sash on the front cover. The TRUBLUE IQ+ has an added catch-and-hold brake on the front. The LT versions of the iQ and iQ+ have blue tags above the blue webbing hand grip; the XL versions have a purple tag. The recalled auto belay devices have a serial number within the following serial number ranges printed on the device's handle, as well on the bottom of the device: Model Serial Number Range Mounting Height TRUBLUE iQ LT (12.5m) iQ0014492 through iQ0036407 <9m (29.5ft) TRUBLUE iQ XL (20m) iQXL01283 through iQXL02678 <17.5m (57.4ft) TRUBLUE iQ+ LT (12.5m) iQP00110 through iQP00161 <9m (29.5ft) TRUBLUE iQ+ LT (12.5m) iQP000164 through iQP000356 <9m (29.5ft) TRUBLUE iQ+ XL (20m) iQXLP0104 through iQXLP0182 <17.5m (57.4ft)