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Head Rush Technologies Recalls TRUBLUE iQ and TRUBLUE iQ+ Auto Belays Due to Fall Hazard

Name: Head Rush Technologies Recalls TRUBLUE iQ and TRUBLUE iQ+ Auto Belays Due to Fall Hazard
Brand: Head Rush Technologies, of Louisville, Colorado
SKU: CPSC-25165
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

Published: February 27, 2025Recall ID: 25165Category: generalCountry: US

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

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Recalling FirmHead Rush Technologies, of Louisville, Colorado

Recall Hazard Severity

Caution (Class III)

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