TRUBLUE iQ and TRUBLUE iQ+ Auto Belays recalled over fall hazard

Recall date

February 27, 2025

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

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

Recall number

25165

Brand / firm

Head Rush Technologies, of Louisville, Colorado

Sold / distributed

Online at www.headrushtech.com from May 2023 through December 2024 for between $2,800 to $4,600.

Why it was recalled

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

What was recalled

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

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using recalled auto belay devices and contact Head Rush Technologies for a free onsite inspection and repair.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.