Head Rush Technologies Recalls TRUBLUE iQ and TRUBLUE iQ+ Auto Belays Due to Fal...
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The recalled auto belay device can fail to retract, posing a fall hazard and risk of serious injury or death.
Product Description & Identification
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: Products Models Serial Number Range TRUBLUE iQ LT TBiQ LT (12.5m) iQ0041591 through iQ0044486 TRUBLUE iQ+LT TBiQ+ LT (12.5m) iQP000401 through iQP000422 TRUBLUE iQ XL TBiQ XL (20m) iQXL01283 through iQXL03425 TRUBLUE iQ+XL TBiQ+ XL (20m) iQXLP0104 through iQXLP0215
Affected Products
TRUBLUE iQ and TRUBLUE iQ+ Auto Belays
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/Head-Rush-Technologies-Recalls-TRUBLUE-iQ-and-TRUBLUE-iQ-Auto-Belays-Due-to-Fall-Hazard |
| Title | Head Rush Technologies Recalls TRUBLUE iQ and TRUBLUE iQ+ Auto Belays Due to Fall Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/trublu-1.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled TruBlue iQ Auto Belay System |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/trublu-2.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled TruBlue iQ+ Auto Belay System |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/trublu-3.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Serial Number Location |
| Images › 4 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/trublu-4.jpg |
| Images › 4 › Caption | Serial Number Location |
| Hazards › Name | The recalled auto belay device can fail to retract, posing a fall hazard and risk of serious injury or death. |
| Injuries › Name | The firm has received 109 reports of incidents of slow retraction, including one injury involving the auto belay not retracting, resulting in a fractured leg. |
| Products › Name | TRUBLUE iQ and TRUBLUE iQ+ Auto Belays |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 410 |
| Recall I D | 10186 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using recalled auto belay devices and contact Head Rush Technologies for a free onsite inspection and repair. |
| Retailers › Name | Online at www.headrushtech.com from May 2023 through December 2024 for between $2,800 to $4,600. |
| Recall Date | 2025-02-27T00:00:00 |
| 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: Products Models Serial Number Range TRUBLUE iQ LT TBiQ LT (12.5m) iQ0041591 through iQ0044486 TRUBLUE iQ+LT TBiQ+ LT (12.5m) iQP000401 through iQP000422 TRUBLUE iQ XL TBiQ XL (20m) iQXL01283 through iQXL03425 TRUBLUE iQ+XL TBiQ+ XL (20m) iQXLP0104 through iQXLP0215 |
| Recall Number | 25165 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Head Rush Technologies, of Louisville, Colorado |
| Remedy Options › Option | Repair |
| Consumer Contact | Head Rush Technologies collect at 720-565-6885 from 8 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/SA-0005-v01-en.pdf, or www.headrushtech.com and click on the "Recall" banner for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-02-27T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |