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Recalled Jun 20, 2024 · #24277

Head Rush Technologies Recalls TRUBLUE iQ Auto Belay Devices Due to Fall Hazard

Hazard

The recalled auto belay device can fail to retract, posing a fall hazard and risk of serious injury or death.

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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)

Product details

Product
TRUBLUE iQ Auto Belay Devices
Type
Manufacturer
Head Rush Technologies, of Louisville, Colorado
Model numbers
UPCs
Sold at
Online at www.headrushtech.com from November 2022 through February 2024 for between $2,800 and $4,600.
Made in
United States

What you should do

Consumers should immediately stop using recalled auto belay devices, and contact Head Rush Technologies for a free inspection and repair.

View the official CPSC notice