CPSC Recall in 2025: Head Rush Technologies Recalls TRUBLUE iQ and TRUBLUE iQ+ Auto Belays Due to Fall Hazard

Updated on March 25, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 25-165

Date: February 27, 2025

Product Name: TRUBLUE iQ and TRUBLUE iQ+ Auto Belays

Recall Description:

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:ProductsModelsSerial Number RangeTRUBLUE iQ LTTBiQ LT (12.5m)iQ0041591 through iQ0044486TRUBLUE iQ+LTTBiQ+ LT (12.5m)iQP000401 through iQP000422TRUBLUE iQ XLTBiQ XL (20m)iQXL01283 through iQXL03425TRUBLUE iQ+XLTBiQ+ XL (20m)iQXLP0104 through iQXLP0215

Hazard Description:

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

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Repair

Units: About 410

Incidents:

The firm has received 109 reports of incidents of slow retraction, including one injury involving the auto belay not retracting, resulting in a fractured leg.

Sold At:

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

Manufactured In:

United States