Black Diamond Equipment Recalls BD Vision Climbing Harnesses Due to Fall Hazard; Risk of Serious Injury and Death

Recalled March 13, 2025 · CPSC recall 25181 · Black Diamond Equipment

Recalled Black Diamond Vision Harness (label on side of leg loop)

Hazard

The recalled BD Vision harnesses can degrade over time and fail to support the climber, posing a fall hazard resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy

Refund

Units

About 1,580 (In addition, about 130 were sold in Canada)

Incidents / injuries

Black Diamond has received one report involving the harness waist belt failing. No injuries have been reported.

Description

This recall involves all BD Vision Harnesses. This lightweight harness is designed for technical alpine and ice climbs. All sizes are included in this recall. The harness has fixed leg loops and was sold in black and white colors. "Black Diamond" is printed on one of the leg loops. "Vision" is printed on the other leg loop.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled BD Vision harnesses and contact Black Diamond for a full refund (in the form of a credit card reimbursement) or a one-time-use $200 credit, which can be used at a Black Diamond store or on the Black Diamond website. Contact Black Diamond for a pre-paid shipping label to return the recalled harness. Black Diamond is contacting all known purchasers.

Contact

Black Diamond toll-free at 866-306-0865 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, email at [email protected], or online at https://www.blackdiamondequipment.com/en_US/content/product-recalls/ or www.blackdiamondequipment.com and click on "Product Recalls" located at the bottom of the webpage for more information.

Product

BD Vision Climbing Harness

Imported by

Black Diamond Equipment Ltd., of Salt Lake City, Utah

Retailers

Liberty Mountain, Recreational Equipment Inc. (REI) and other specialty outdoor stores nationwide, and online at www.blackdiamondequipment.com, www.backcountry.com and www.evo.com from January 2018 through February 2025 for about $175.

Made in

Philippines

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →