The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·07049·Announced 2006-12-12

Liberty Mountain Recalls Edelweiss Challenge Climbing Harnesses Due to Fall Hazard

Liberty Mountain is recalling Edelweiss Challenge climbing harnesses because the leg loop buckles could fail, posing a fall hazard to climbers.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (climbing harness) where a fall hazard exists due to buckle failure, but no injuries have been reported, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Liberty Mountain is recalling approximately 5,900 Edelweiss Challenge Climbing Harnesses. The recall is due to a defect where the buckles on the harness's leg loops could fail, which poses a fall hazard for climbers. The affected harnesses are worn around the climber's waist and legs and attach to climbing ropes to protect against falling. Only harnesses using the para buckle system are included in this recall, which are identified by a single bar installed in the center of each of the three buckles. "Edelweiss" is printed on the waist belt of the affected units.

The harnesses were sold at climbing equipment retailers, through Liberty Mountain's catalog, and by various web retailers from January 2005 through September 2006 for about $47. Liberty Mountain has received five reports of the leg buckle failing, but no injuries have been reported.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled harnesses and contact Liberty Mountain for instructions on returning the harnesses, including a return authorization number. Liberty Mountain will provide a free inspection and free repair. Consumers can contact Liberty Mountain at (800) 366-2666 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, by fax at (801) 954-0766, by e-mail at [email protected], or visit the firm's Web site at www.libertymountain.com.

The recalled product

Product
Edelweiss Challenge Climbing Harnesses
Category
Consumer Product — Climbing Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
900

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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