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