CPSC recall · Reported February 27, 2025
Head Rush Technologies Recalls TRUBLUE iQ and TRUBLUE iQ+ Auto Belays Due to Fall Hazard
The recalled auto belay device can fail to retract, posing a fall hazard and risk of serious injury or death.
Head Rush Technologies, of Louisville, Colorado recalled This recall involves TRUBLUE iQ Auto Belay Devices, which enable climbers to safely desce….
Head Rush Technologies Recalls TRUBLUE iQ and TRUBLUE iQ+ Auto Belays Due to Fall Hazard was recalled by Head Rush Technologies, of Louisville, Colorado in February 27, 2025. Reason: The recalled auto belay device can fail to retract, posing a fall hazard and risk of serious injury or death.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using recalled auto belay devices and contact Head Rush…. Verify recall #25165 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Head Rush Technologies, of Louisville, Colorado issued this CPSC recall-The recalled auto belay device can fail to retract, posing a fall hazard and risk of serious injury or death..
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- February 27, 2025
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #25165 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.
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Product 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: Products Models Serial Number Range TRUBLUE iQ LT TBiQ LT (12.5m) iQ0041591 through iQ0044486 TRUBLUE iQ+LT TBiQ+ LT (12.5m) iQP000401 through iQP000422 TRUBLUE iQ XL TBiQ XL (20m) iQXL01283 through iQXL03425 TRUBLUE iQ+XL TBiQ+ XL (20m) iQXLP0104 through iQXLP0215
Reason for recall
The recalled auto belay device can fail to retract, posing a fall hazard and risk of serious injury or death.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using recalled auto belay devices and contact Head Rush Technologies for a free onsite inspection and repair.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 25165 |
| Date reported | February 27, 2025 |
| Date initiated | February 27, 2025 |
| Recalling firm | Head Rush Technologies, of Louisville, Colorado |
| Affected scope | About 410 |
| 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 auto belay devices and contact Head Rush Technologies for a free onsite inspecti…
- Check the recall number (25165) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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