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Fall / CollapseDecember 12, 2006CPSC #07049

Liberty Mountain Recalls Climbing Harnesses Due to Fall Hazard

Product
Climbing Equipment
Units affected
900
Remedy
repair

What was recalled

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.

Hazard

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

Injuries

Liberty Mountain has received five reports of the leg buckle failing. No injuries have been reported.

Made in

France

Where it was sold

  • Climbing equipment retailers, Liberty Mountain's catalog, and by various Web retailers from January 2005 through September 2006 for about $47.

Photos

Edelweiss Challenge Sit HarnessPara Buckle System
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