CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

The harness could be threaded incorrectly. If threaded incorrectly, the webbing will easily slip when loaded. Incorrectly threaded buckles can loosen, which could cause climbers to slip out of the harness and fall.
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • August 16, 2006

Speed Buckle Harnesses Used During Mountain and Rock Climbing Recalled for Fall Hazard

These Speed Buckle Harnesses were sold under the following model names: Gym Speed, Focus Speed, Momentum Speed, Vario Speed and Wiz Kid. The names can be found on a tag sewn inside the waist belt of the harnesses. The harnesses are various colors and were sold individually. Only Black Diamond Equipment Speed Buckle Harnesses with incorrectly threaded buckles are included in this recall.

Required Consumer Action

Consumers should immediately stop using recalled harnesses and contact the firm for a free replacement harness.

Contact Information

For more information, call Black Diamond Equipment collect at (801) 278-5533 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.blackdiamondequipment.com/about/speed_harness_bulletin.phpor or www.blackdiamondequipment.com

Recall Details

Sold At
Rock climbing and mountaineering specialty shops nationwide from December 2005 through July 2006 for between $40 and $75.
Injuries
None reported
Recall Number
06234

Product Information

Product Name
Speed Buckle Harnesses
Product Type
Climbing Equipment
Number of Units
About 18,000
Distributed By
Black Diamond Equipment Ltd., of Salt Lake City, Utah
Manufactured In
Philippines

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Contact Manufacturer

Use the contact information below to reach out about this recall:

Phone (801) 278-5533
Website www.blackdiamondequipment.com/about/speed_harness_bulletin.phpor
Full Contact Information

For more information, call Black Diamond Equipment collect at (801) 278-5533 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.blackdiamondequipment.com/about/speed_harness_bulletin.phpor or www.blackdiamondequipment.com