CPSC recall · Reported March 13, 2025
Black Diamond Equipment Recalls BD Vision Climbing Harnesses Due to Fall Hazard; Risk of Serious Injury and Death
The recalled BD Vision harnesses can degrade over time and fail to support the climber, posing a fall hazard resulting in serious injury or death.
The CPSC recalled This recall involves all BD Vision Harnesses. This lightweight harness is designed for te….
Black Diamond Equipment Recalls BD Vision Climbing Harnesses Due to Fall Hazard; Risk of … was recalled and listed by the CPSC in March 13, 2025. Reason: The recalled BD Vision harnesses can degrade over time and fail to support the climber, posing a fall hazard …. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled BD Vision harnesses and contact Blac…. Verify recall #25181 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
issued this CPSC recall-The recalled BD Vision harnesses can degrade over time and fail to support the climber, posing a fall hazard ….
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- agency class
- March 13, 2025
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #25181 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.
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Product description
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.
Reason for recall
The recalled BD Vision harnesses can degrade over time and fail to support the climber, posing a fall hazard resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy, what to do
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.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 25181 |
| Date reported | March 13, 2025 |
| Date initiated | March 13, 2025 |
| Recalling firm | Not disclosed |
| Affected scope | About 1,580 (In addition, about 130 were sold in Canada) |
| 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 the recalled BD Vision harnesses and contact Black Diamond for a full refund (in the form…
- Check the recall number (25181) 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
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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