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Head Rush Technologies Recalls TRUBLUE iQ and TRUBLUE iQ+ Auto Belays Due to Fall Hazard

  • Recalled TruBlue iQ Auto Belay System
  • Recalled TruBlue iQ+ Auto Belay System
  • Serial Number Location
  • Serial Number Location
Name of Product:
TRUBLUE iQ and TRUBLUE iQ+ Auto Belays
Hazard:

The recalled auto belay device can fail to retract, posing a fall hazard and risk of serious injury or death.

Remedy:
Repair
Recall Date:
February 27, 2025
Units:

About 410

Consumer Contact

Head Rush Technologies collect at 720-565-6885 from 8 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/SA-0005-v01-en.pdf, or www.headrushtech.com and click on the “Recall” banner for more information.

Recall Details

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:

ProductsModelsSerial Number Range
TRUBLUE iQ LTTBiQ LT (12.5m)iQ0041591 through iQ0044486
TRUBLUE iQ+LTTBiQ+ LT (12.5m)iQP000401 through iQP000422
TRUBLUE iQ XLTBiQ XL (20m)iQXL01283 through iQXL03425
TRUBLUE iQ+XLTBiQ+ XL (20m)iQXLP0104 through iQXLP0215
Remedy:

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

Incidents/Injuries:

The firm has received 109 reports of incidents of slow retraction, including one injury involving the auto belay not retracting, resulting in a fractured leg.

Sold Online At:
www.headrushtech.com from May 2023 through December 2024 for between $2,800 to $4,600.
Manufacturer(s):
Head Rush Technologies, of Louisville, Colorado
Manufactured In:
United States
Recall number:
25-165
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