The recalled auto belay device can fail to retract, posing a fall hazard and risk of serious injury or death.
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:
Products | Models | Serial Number Range |
---|---|---|
TRUBLUE iQ LT | TBiQ LT (12.5m) | iQ0041591 through iQ0044486 |
TRUBLUE iQ+LT | TBiQ+ LT (12.5m) | iQP000401 through iQP000422 |
TRUBLUE iQ XL | TBiQ XL (20m) | iQXL01283 through iQXL03425 |
TRUBLUE iQ+XL | TBiQ+ XL (20m) | iQXLP0104 through iQXLP0215 |
Incidents/Injuries
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.

Name of Product: TRUBLUE iQ and TRUBLUE iQ+ Auto Belays
Recall Date: February 27, 2025
Recall Number: 25-165
Hazard: The recalled auto belay device can fail to retract, posing a fall hazard and risk of serious injury or death.
Sold At: Headrushtech.com from May 2023 through December 2024 for between $2,800 to $4,600.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using recalled auto belay devices and contact Head Rush Technologies for a free onsite inspection and repair.
Units: About 410
Consumer Directions and Contact
What Do I Do if My Product is Recalled?
Head Rush Technologies collect at 720-565-6885 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, email at info@headrushtech.com, or online at https://info.headrushtech.com/hubfs/Product_Recalls/SA-0005-v01-en.pdf, or www.headrushtech.com and click on the “Recall” banner for more information.
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