CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

The buckles on the harness's leg loops could fail, posing a fall hazard for climbers.
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • December 12, 2006

Liberty Mountain Recalls Climbing Harnesses Due to Fall Hazard

The sit harnesses are worn around climber's waist and legs and attach to climbing ropes to protect climbers from falling. The harnesses have three buckles including one on the waist belt and one on each leg loop. "Edelweiss" is printed on the waist belt. Only harnesses using the para buckle system are included in this recall. Para buckle harnesses have a single bar installed in the center of each of the three buckles.

Required Consumer Action

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled harnesses and contact Liberty Mountain for instructions on returning the harnesses including a return authorization number. Liberty Mountain will provide a free inspection and free repair. Send your harness for repair to: Liberty Mountain, 4375 West 1980 South, Salt Lake City, Utah 84104.

Contact Information

For more information, contact Liberty Mountain at (800) 366-2666 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, by fax at (801) 954-0766, by e-mail at info@libertymountain.com, or visit the firm's Web site at www.libertymountain.com

Recall Details

Sold At
Climbing equipment retailers, Liberty Mountain's catalog, and by various Web retailers from January 2005 through September 2006 for about $47.
Injuries
Liberty Mountain has received five reports of the leg buckle failing. No injuries have been reported.
Recall Number
07049

Product Information

Product Name
Edelweiss Challenge Climbing Harnesses
Product Type
Climbing Equipment
Number of Units
About 5.900
Distributed By
Liberty Mountain, of Salt Lake City, Utah
Manufactured In
France

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Full Contact Information

For more information, contact Liberty Mountain at (800) 366-2666 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, by fax at (801) 954-0766, by e-mail at info@libertymountain.com, or visit the firm's Web site at www.libertymountain.com