Liberty Mountain Recalls Climbing Harnesses Due to Fall Hazard
Source: CPSC Recall #07049
Recall Date
2006-12-12
Manufacturer
Liberty Mountain, of Salt Lake City, Utah
Units Affected
About 5.900
Products Involved
Edelweiss Challenge Climbing Harnesses
Hazard
The buckles on the harness's leg loops could fail, posing a fall hazard for climbers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled harnesses and contact Liberty Mountain for instructions on returning the harnesses including a return authorization number. Liberty Mountain will provide a free inspection and free repair. Send your harness for repair to: Liberty Mountain, 4375 West 1980 South, Salt Lake City, Utah 84104.
Reported Injuries
Liberty Mountain has received five reports of the leg buckle failing. No injuries have been reported.
Sold At
Climbing equipment retailers, Liberty Mountain's catalog, and by various Web retailers from January 2005 through September 2006 for about $47.
Manufactured In
France
Full Recall Description
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.
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28