Head Rush Technologies Recalls TRUBLUE Speed Auto Belay Devices Due to Fall Hazard
Key facts
- Agency
- U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
- Recall number
- 24347
- Recall date
- Aug 22, 2024
- Units
- About 220
- Remedy
- Repair
- Firm
- Head Rush Technologies
- Made in
- United States
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled auto belay devices and contact Head Rush Technologies for a free inspection and repair. Head Rush Technologies is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Contact: Head Rush Technologies collect at 720-565-6885 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, email at inf@headrushtech.com, or online at https://info.headrushtech.com/hubfs/Product_Recalls/2024_TRUBLUESpeed_Limited_Recall.pdf or www.headrushtech.com and click on the "Recall" banner for more information.
Hazard
The auto belay device backup brake can fail to activate, posing a fall hazard and risk of serious injury or death.
How to identify the recalled product
This recall involves Head Rush Technologies TRUBLUE Speed Auto Belay Devices, 12.5m and 16m versions. The device enables climbers to safely descend after a speed climbing event. The device is gray with blue handles, the 12.5m version has black webbing handgrip above the carabiner, and the 16m version has blue webbing handgrip. The model TRUBLUE Speed TBSD150-20 and serial number are on a label located on the handle. The auto belay devices have a serial number within the serial number range: TBSD00098 through TBSD01180.
About this recall
CPSC announced this recall on Aug 22, 2024. It covers About 220 units. The remedy type is repair: the firm will fix the product, or send you a part or kit to fix it. Reported incidents: The firm has received one incident report involving brake failure, causing the user to fall, resulting in a broken ankle. Head Rush Technologies has 3 recalls in our records.
Where it was sold
Online at www.headrushtech.com from May 2017 through July 2021 for between $2,800 and $2,900.
Companies and identifiers
- Manufacturer
- Head Rush Technologies, of Louisville, Colorado
Source and freshness
- Source
- U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) Recalls API
- Official notice
- https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Head-Rush-Technologies-Recalls-TRUBLUE-Speed-Auto-Belay-…
- Last published by CPSC
- Aug 22, 2024
- Imported by RecallRadar
- Nov 4, 2026
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