What are Auto Belays?
Auto belays are used in indoor climbing gyms or training areas to allow climbers to climb independently by automatically taking up the slack in the rope and controlling their descent. They work by using a braking system, such as centrifugal force or magnets, that smoothly lowers the climber when they let go or fall.
What is the Problem?
According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the recalled auto belay device can fail to retract, posing a fall hazard and risk of serious injury or death. The CPSC has received at least 109 reports of the belays not functioning correctly, including at least one involving a serious injury. The CPSC warns consumers to stop using the TRUBLUE iQ and TRUBLUE iQ+ auto-belay devices immediately.
Is My Auto Belay Included in the Recall?
The February 27, 2025, recall included about 410 TRUBLUE iQ Auto Belay Devices. The TRUBLUE iQ is available in gray with blue handles and features 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:
| 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 |
The climbing devices were sold online at headrushtech.com from May 2023 through December 2024 for between $2,800 to $4,600.
Other Auto Belay Recalls
TRUBLUE iQ Auto Belay Devices Recall Lawsuit – About 2,200 TRUBLUE iQ Auto Belay Devices were included in a June 20, 2024, recall.
TRUBLUE Speed Auto Belay Devices Recall Lawsuit – The August 22, 2024 recall included about 220 units.
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