CPSC Recall in 2006: Speed Buckle Harnesses Used During Mountain and Rock Climbing Recalled for Fall Hazard

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 06-234

Date: August 15, 2006

Product Name: Speed Buckle Harnesses

Recall Description:

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Black Diamond Equipment Ltd., of Salt Lake City, Utah, is voluntarily recalling about 18,000 Speed Buckle Harnesses. The harness could be threaded incorrectly. If threaded incorrectly, the webbing will easily slip when loaded. Incorrectly threaded buckles can loosen, which could cause climbers to slip out of the harness and fall.Name of Product: Speed Buckle HarnessesUnits: About 18,000Distributor: Black Diamond Equipment Ltd., of Salt Lake City, UtahHazard: The harness could be threaded incorrectly. If threaded incorrectly, the webbing will easily slip when loaded. Incorrectly threaded buckles can loosen, which could cause climbers to slip out of the harness and fall.Incidents/Injuries: None reportedDescription and Models: These Speed Buckle Harnesses were sold under the following model names: Gym Speed, Focus Speed, Momentum Speed, Vario Speed and Wiz Kid. The names can be found on a tag sewn inside the waist belt of the harnesses. The harnesses are various colors and were sold individually. Only Black Diamond Equipment Speed Buckle Harnesses with incorrectly threaded buckles are included in this recall.Sold at: Rock climbing and mountaineering specialty shops nationwide from December 2005 through July 2006 for between $40 and $75.Manufactured In: PhilippinesRemedy: Consumers should immediately stop using recalled harnesses and contact the firm for a free replacement harness.Consumer Contact: For more information, call Black Diamond Equipment collect at (801) 278-5533 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.blackdiamondequipment.com/about/speed_harness_bulletin.phpor or www.blackdiamondequipment.com/.

Hazard Description:

The harness could be threaded incorrectly. If threaded incorrectly, the webbing will easily slip when loaded. Incorrectly threaded buckles can loosen, which could cause climbers to slip out of the harness and fall.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Replace

Units: About 18,000

Incidents:

None reported

Sold At:

Rock climbing and mountaineering specialty shops nationwide from December 2005 through July 2006 for between $40 and $75.

Manufactured In:

Philippines