Speed Buckle Harnesses Used During Mountain and Rock Climbing Recalled for Fall Hazard

The harness could be threaded incorrectly. If threaded incorrectly, the webbing will easily slip when loaded. Incorrectly threaded buckles can loosen, which could cause climbers t…

Recall #: 06234
Affected scope: About 18,000

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Black Diamond Equipment Ltd., of Salt Lake City, Utah recalled These Speed Buckle Harnesses were sold under the following model names: Gym Speed, Focus ….

Speed Buckle Harnesses Used During Mountain and Rock Climbing Recalled for Fall Hazard was recalled by Black Diamond Equipment Ltd., of Salt Lake City, Utah in August 16, 2006. Reason: The harness could be threaded incorrectly. If threaded incorrectly, the webbing will easily slip when loaded.…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using recalled harnesses and contact the firm for a fre…. Verify recall #06234 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Black Diamond Equipment Ltd., of Salt Lake City, Utah issued this CPSC recall-The harness could be threaded incorrectly. If threaded incorrectly, the webbing will easily slip when loaded.….

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agency class: August 16, 2006
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #06234 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product description

These Speed Buckle Harnesses were sold under the following model names: Gym Speed, Focus Speed, Momentum Speed, Vario Speed and Wiz Kid. The names can be found on a tag sewn inside the waist belt of the harnesses. The harnesses are various colors and were sold individually. Only Black Diamond Equipment Speed Buckle Harnesses with incorrectly threaded buckles are included in this recall.

Reason for recall

The harness could be threaded incorrectly. If threaded incorrectly, the webbing will easily slip when loaded. Incorrectly threaded buckles can loosen, which could cause climbers to slip out of the harness and fall.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using recalled harnesses and contact the firm for a free replacement harness.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	06234
Date reported	August 16, 2006
Date initiated	August 16, 2006
Recalling firm	Black Diamond Equipment Ltd., of Salt Lake City, Utah
Affected scope	About 18,000
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should immediately stop using recalled harnesses and contact the firm for a free replacement harness.

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What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should immediately stop using recalled harnesses and contact the firm for a free replacement harness.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on August 16, 2006. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 06234.

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Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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