Black Diamond Equipment BD Vision Climbing Harnesses Recall

Fall Hazard.

CPSC recall #25181 · announced Mar 13, 2025 · verified Jul 31, 2026

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

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.

Units

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

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

How to identify the recalled product

Product	BD Vision Climbing Harness
Units recalled	About 1,580 (In addition, about 130 were sold in Canada)

The recall

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.

Reported incidents

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

What consumers should do now

Stop using the recalled product immediately. Contact the company for the announced remedy. Do not resell or donate recalled products — it is illegal under federal law.

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.

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official notice title: “Black Diamond Equipment Recalls BD Vision Climbing Harnesses Due to Fall Hazard; Risk of Serious Injury and Death”. Read the official CPSC notice