EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Protective equipment
Auto belay Head Rush Technologies “TRUBLUE iQ and TRUBLUE SPEED Climbing Auto Belays” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/02781/25
Summary
The product can fail to retract during use. This could cause the user to fall unexpectedly from a height. The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Regulation.
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Product
Auto belay — Head Rush Technologies
- Brand
- Head Rush Technologies
- Name / model
- TRUBLUE iQ and TRUBLUE SPEED Climbing Auto Belays · TBiQ LT (12.5m), TBiQ XL (20m) , TBiQ+ LT (12.5m), TBiQ+ XL (20m)
- Category
- Protective equipment
- Auto belay climbing equipment, multiple models.
What is the risk?
- The product can fail to retract during use. This could cause the user to fall unexpectedly from a height. The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 03/12/2024
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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