The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·24277·Announced 2024-06-20

Head Rush Technologies Recalls TRUBLUE iQ Auto Belay Devices for Fall Hazard

Head Rush Technologies is recalling TRUBLUE iQ Auto Belay Devices because they can fail to retract, creating a risk of serious injury or death from falls. About 2,200 units were sold online from November 2022 through February 2024.

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 hazard is a risk-of-harm product (failure to retract during climbing) where injury has not yet been reported, matching the High severity criterion. Although one fall was reported, the source explicitly states "No injuries have been reported," meaning the fall did not result in injury.

Plain-English summary

Head Rush Technologies is recalling TRUBLUE iQ Auto Belay Devices due to a hazard where the device can fail to retract. This poses a fall hazard and risk of serious injury or death. The recalled devices include multiple versions: TRUBLUE iQ and TRUBLUE iQ+ models in both LT (12.5m) and XL (20m) lengths. Affected units have serial numbers within specified ranges printed on the device handle and bottom.

About 2,200 units were sold online at www.headrushtech.com from November 2022 through February 2024, priced between $2,800 and $4,600. In addition, about 254 units were sold in Canada. The firm has received 31 reports of incidents involving impaired retraction, including one consumer fall. No injuries have been reported.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled auto belay devices. Head Rush Technologies is offering a free inspection and repair. Consumers can contact the company at 720-565-6885 (8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday), email [email protected], or visit www.headrushtech.com and click the "2024 TruBlue iQ Voluntary Recall" banner for more information.

The recalled product

Product
TRUBLUE iQ Auto Belay Devices
Manufacturer
Head Rush Technologies, of Louisville, Colorado
Category
Consumer Product — Climbing Safety Equipment
Hazard
  • fall-hazard
  • retraction-failure
Affected units
2,200

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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