TRUBLUE iQ and iQ+ Auto Belay Devices recalled due to fall hazard
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Summary
Immediately stop using the recalled products and contact Head Rush Technologies for a free inspection and repair.
Affected products
This recall involves the TRUBLUE iQ and iQ+ Auto Belay Devices which enable climbers to climb alone safely. The device is gray with blue handles. 12.5m versions have a blue tag about the webbing handgrip and 20m versions have a purple tag above the webbing handgrip. iQ+ versions in either length have an additional cylindrical element with a blue label on the front. Device serial numbers are on a label located on the handle or on the recertification label on the bottom of the housing.
A limited number of TRUBLUE Speed Auto Belay devices may have been assembled with a component that was incorrectly manufactured.
Model |
Serial Number Range |
|---|---|
TRUBLUE iQ LT (12.5m) |
iQ0014492 to iQ0036407 |
TRUBLUE iQ XL (20m) |
iQXL01283 to iQXL02678 |
TRUBLUE iQ+ LT (12.5m with catch and hold brake) |
iQP00110 to iQP00161 iQP000164 to iQP000356 |
TRUBLUE iQ+ LT (20m with catch and hold brake) |
iQXLP0104 to iQXLP0182 |
Issue
Head Rush Technologies has discovered a component on a limited number of auto belay devices that, if mounted below specific heights, could cause impaired retraction and pose a fall and injury hazard for the climber.
As of October 7, 2024, the company has received 1 report of impaired retraction in Canada, and no report of injury.
What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled products and contact Head Rush Technologies for a free inspection and repair.
For more information, consumers can contact Head Rush Technologies by telephone at 720-565-6885 from 8:30am to 5pm MT Monday to Friday, by email at info@headrushtech.com or visit the company website.
Please note that the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits recalled products from being redistributed, sold or even given away in Canada.
Health Canada would like to remind consumers to report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product or any other consumer product or cosmetic by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.
This recall is also posted on the OECD Global Portal on Product Recalls website. You can visit this site for more information on other international consumer product recalls.
Additional information
Background
Number Sold
The company reported that 254 units of the affected products were sold in Canada.
Time Period Sold
The affected products were sold from November 2022 to February 2024.
Place of Origin
Manufactured in USA
Details
Manufacturer
Head Rush Technologies
Louisville, CO
USA
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