TRUBLUE Speed 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 Speed Auto Belay Device which enables climbers to safely descend after a speed climbing event. The device is gray with blue handles, the 12.5m version has black webbing handgrip above the carabiner and the 16m version has blue webbing handgrip. The model TRUBLUE Speed TBSD150-20 and serial number are on a label located on the handle. The recalled auto belay devices have a serial number within the serial number range: TBSD00098 through TBSD01180. A limited number of TRUBLUE Speed Auto Belay devices may have been assembled with a component that was incorrectly manufactured.
Issue
The auto belay device backup brake can fail to activate, posing a fall hazard and risk of serious injury or death.
As of October 1, 2024, the company has received no reports of incidents or injury in Canada.
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 11 units of the affected products were sold in Canada.
Time Period Sold
The affected products were sold from May 2017 to July 2021.
Place of Origin
Manufactured in USA
Details
Manufacturer
Head Rush Technologies
Louisville, CO
USA
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