The following notice has been issued by the Office for Product Safety and Standards.
Product
TRUBLUE iQ and TRUBLUE SPEED Climbing Auto Belays
Type
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - Sports Protective Support Belts
Brand
Head Rush Technologies
Country of origin
United States
Product description
Multiple models of Auto Belay climbing equipment. For a full list of affected models, serial numbers and product dates,
Hazard
The product presents a serious risk of injuries as it can fail to retract during use. This could cause the user to fall unexpectedly from a height.
The product does not meet the requirements of Regulation 2016/425 or the Personal Protective Equipment (Enforcement) Regulations 2018.
Corrective action
The manufacturer has recalled the product from end users. Owners of affected products should stop using them immediately.
Access the following Safety Alerts for further information on next steps, including contacting your Head Rush Technologies authorised service dealer for inspection, update and return. See 'Full notice' below for links.
- TRUBLUE Safety Alert 003
- TRUBLUE Safety Alert 004
- TRUBLUE Safety Alert 005