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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 2006-12-12

Liberty Mountain Recalls Climbing Harnesses Due to Fall Hazard

Is my product affected?

Edelweiss Challenge Climbing Harnesses

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

Liberty Mountain is recalling climbing harnesses because the buckles on the leg loops could fail, creating a fall hazard for climbers. The affected harnesses are sit harnesses worn around the waist and legs that attach to climbing ropes for safety. These harnesses have "Edelweiss" printed on the waist belt and use the para buckle system, which features a single bar installed in the center of each of the three buckles.

Consumers who own recalled harnesses should stop using them immediately and contact Liberty Mountain for return instructions and a return authorization number. Liberty Mountain will provide a free inspection and free repair of the harness. Consumers should send their harness to Liberty Mountain, 4375 West 1980 South, Salt Lake City, Utah 84104.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

The buckles on the harness's leg loops could fail, posing a fall hazard for climbers.

What should I do?

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. Send your harness for repair to: Liberty Mountain, 4375 West 1980 South, Salt Lake City, Utah 84104.

Details from the source

The sit harnesses are worn around climber's waist and legs and attach to climbing ropes to protect climbers from falling. The harnesses have three buckles including one on the waist belt and one on each leg loop. "Edelweiss" is printed on the waist belt. Only harnesses using the para buckle system are included in this recall. Para buckle harnesses have a single bar installed in the center of each of the three buckles.

Source

Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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