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

Recall 24-277 · June 20, 2024 · Head Rush Technologies

What to doConsumers should immediately stop using recalled auto belay devices, and contact Head Rush Technologies for a free inspection and repair.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
24-277 (CPSC)
Recall date
June 20, 2024
Brand
Head Rush Technologies
Category
Other consumer products
Products
TRUBLUE iQ Auto Belay Devices
Hazard
Fall Hazard
Hazard type
Falls and tip-overs
Remedy
Repair
Units
About 2,200 (In addition, about 254 were sold in Canada)
Made in
United States
Last updated by CPSC
June 20, 2024

What was recalled

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)

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • TRUBLUE iQ Auto Belay Devices · About 2,200 (In addition, about 254 were sold in Canada) units

Photos from the recall notice

Recalled TRUBLU iQ LT Length Version with Gray Strip on Front Cover
Recalled TRUBLU iQ LT Length Version with Gray Strip on Front Cover
Recalled TRUBLU iQ XL Length Version with Purple Tag
Recalled TRUBLU iQ XL Length Version with Purple Tag
Recalled TRUBLU iQ+ LT Length with Catch-and-Hold Brake
Recalled TRUBLU iQ+ LT Length with Catch-and-Hold Brake
Recalled TRUBLU iQ+ XL Length with Catch-and-Hold Brake
Recalled TRUBLU iQ+ XL Length with Catch-and-Hold Brake

Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Online at www.headrushtech.com from November 2022 through February 2024 for between $2,800 and $4,600.; Head Rush Technologies, of Louisville, Colorado.

Injuries or incidents reported

The firm has received 31 reports of incidents involving impaired retraction, including one consumer fall. No injuries have been reported.

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.

Recall history and context

Head Rush Technologies appears in 3 CPSC recalls on record. See all Head Rush Technologies recalls.

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 399 recalls in the other consumer products category, 68 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

TRUBLUE iQ Auto Belay Devices (About 2,200 (In addition, about 254 were sold in Canada) units). This recall involves TRUBLUE iQ Auto Belay Devices, which enable climbers to safely descend while climbing.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Fall Hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should immediately stop using recalled auto belay devices, and contact Head Rush Technologies for a free inspection and repair.

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