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

Name: Head Rush Technologies Recalls TRUBLUE iQ Auto Belay Devices Due to Fall Hazard
Brand: Head Rush Technologies, of Louisville, Colorado
SKU: CPSC-24277
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

Published: June 20, 2024Recall ID: 24277Category: 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: 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)

Affected Products

TRUBLUE iQ Auto Belay Devices

Additional Source Details

Field	Value
U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Head-Rush-Technologies-Recalls-TRUBLUE-iQ-Auto-Belay-Devices-Due-to-Fall-Hazard
Title	Head Rush Technologies Recalls TRUBLUE iQ Auto Belay Devices Due to Fall Hazard
Images › 1 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/1TRUBLUE-grey.png
Images › 1 › Caption	Recalled TRUBLU iQ LT Length Version with Gray Strip on Front Cover
Images › 2 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/2TRUBLUEPURPLE.png
Images › 2 › Caption	Recalled TRUBLU iQ XL Length Version with Purple Tag
Images › 3 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/3TRUBLUECATCHANDHOLD.png
Images › 3 › Caption	Recalled TRUBLU iQ+ LT Length with Catch-and-Hold Brake
Images › 4 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/5TRUBLUEiQXL.png
Images › 4 › Caption	Recalled TRUBLU iQ+ XL Length with Catch-and-Hold Brake
Images › 5 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/6TRUBLUESerialNum.jpg
Images › 5 › Caption	Location of Serial Number on Handle of the Recalled TRUBLUE iQ Auto Belay
Images › 6 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/7TRUBLUEserialbottom.jpg
Images › 6 › Caption	Location of Serial Number on Bottom of the Recalled TRUBLUE iQ Auto Belay
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 31 reports of incidents involving impaired retraction, including one consumer fall. No injuries have been reported.
Products › Name	TRUBLUE iQ Auto Belay Devices
Products › Number Of Units	About 2,200 (In addition, about 254 were sold in Canada)
Recall I D	9983
Remedies › Name	Consumers should immediately stop using recalled auto belay devices, and contact Head Rush Technologies for a free inspection and repair.
Retailers › Name	Online at www.headrushtech.com from November 2022 through February 2024 for between $2,800 and $4,600.
Recall Date	2024-06-20T00:00:00
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: 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)
Recall Number	24277
Manufacturers › Name	Head Rush Technologies, of Louisville, Colorado
Remedy Options › Option	Repair
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.
Last Publish Date	2024-06-20T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › Country	United States

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Recalling FirmHead Rush Technologies, of Louisville, Colorado

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Caution (Class III)

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