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

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)

Name of product: TRUBLUE iQ Auto Belay Devices

Units: About 2,200 (In addition, about 254 were sold in Canada)

Manufacturer: Head Rush Technologies, of Louisville, Colorado

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

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

Recall date: June 20, 2024

Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received 31 reports of incidents involving impaired retraction, including one consumer fall. No injuries have been reported.

Sold At: Online at www.headrushtech.com from November 2022 through February 2024 for between $2,800 and $4,600.

Manufactured in: United States

Consumer contact: Head Rush Technologies collect at 720-565-6885 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, email at info@headrushtech.com, or online at https://info.headrushtech.com/hubfs/Product_Recalls/2024_TRUBLUEiQ_Voluntary_Recall.pdf or www.headrushtech.com and click on the "2024 TruBlue iQ Voluntary Recall" banner for more information.

Recall number: 24-277