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Black Diamond Equipment Recalls BD Vision Climbing Harnesses Due to Fall Hazard; Risk of Serious Injury and Death

Recall 25-181 · March 13, 2025 · Black Diamond Equipment

What to doConsumers should immediately stop using the recalled BD Vision harnesses and contact Black Diamond for a full refund (in the form of a credit card reimbursement) or a one-time-use $200 credit, which can be used at a Black Diamond store or on the Black Diamond website. Contact Black Diamond for a pre-paid shipping label to return the recalled harness. Black Diamond is contacting all known purchasers.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
25-181 (CPSC)
Recall date
March 13, 2025
Brand
Black Diamond Equipment
Category
Sports, bikes and outdoor
Products
BD Vision Climbing Harness
Hazard
Fall Hazard; Risk of Serious Injury and Death
Hazard type
Falls and tip-overs
Remedy
Refund
Units
About 1,580 (In addition, about 130 were sold in Canada)
Made in
Philippines
Last updated by CPSC
March 13, 2025

What was recalled

This recall involves all BD Vision Harnesses. This lightweight harness is designed for technical alpine and ice climbs. All sizes are included in this recall. The harness has fixed leg loops and was sold in black and white colors. "Black Diamond" is printed on one of the leg loops. "Vision" is printed on the other leg loop.

Is my product affected?

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

  • BD Vision Climbing Harness · About 1,580 (In addition, about 130 were sold in Canada) units

Photos from the recall notice

Recalled Black Diamond Vision Harness
Recalled Black Diamond Vision Harness
Recalled Black Diamond Vision Harness (label on side of leg loop)
Recalled Black Diamond Vision Harness (label on side of leg loop)

Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Liberty Mountain, Recreational Equipment Inc. (REI) and other specialty outdoor stores nationwide, and online at www.blackdiamondequipment.com, www.backcountry.com and www.evo.com from January 2018 through February 2025 for about $175.; Black Diamond Equipment Ltd., of Salt Lake City, Utah.

Injuries or incidents reported

Black Diamond has received one report involving the harness waist belt failing. No injuries have been reported.

Consumer contact

Black Diamond toll-free at 866-306-0865 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, email at VisionHarnessRecall@bdel.com, or online at https://www.blackdiamondequipment.com/en_US/content/product-recalls/ or www.blackdiamondequipment.com and click on "Product Recalls" located at the bottom of the webpage for more information.

Recall history and context

Black Diamond Equipment appears in 10 CPSC recalls on record. See all Black Diamond Equipment recalls.

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 451 recalls in the sports, bikes and outdoor category, 74 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

BD Vision Climbing Harness (About 1,580 (In addition, about 130 were sold in Canada) units). This recall involves all BD Vision Harnesses.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Fall Hazard; Risk of Serious Injury and Death.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled BD Vision harnesses and contact Black Diamond for a full refund (in the form of a credit card reimbursement) or a one-time-use $200 credit, which can be used at a Black Diamond store or on the Black Diamond website. Contact Black Diamond for a pre-paid shipping label to return the recalled harness. Black Diamond is contacting all known purchasers.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on March 13, 2025. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.