Black Diamond recalled about 1,580 Vision Climbing Harnesses due to a fall hazard and a risk of serious injuries or death.
What You Can Do & How We Can Help
The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting Black Diamond Climbing Harness injury cases in all 50 states. If you were injured by a recalled rock climbing harness, you should contact our lawyers immediately for a free case consultation. Please use the form below to contact our Product Liability Litigation Group or call toll free 24 hours a day at (866) 920-0753.
Black Diamond Vision Climbing Harness Recall
In March 2025, Black Diamond (BD) announced a recall for about 1,580 BD Vision Climbing Harnesses because they can degrade over time and fail to support the climber, which poses a risk of serious injury or death.
What is the Problem?
BD Vision Rock Climbing Harnesses are lightweight harnesses that are designed for technical alpine and ice climbs.
According to the recall, the material used in the harnesses “can degrade over time and fail to support the climber, posing a fall hazard resulting in serious injury or death.”
Were Any Injuries Reported?
Black Diamond received 1 report involving the harness waist belt failing. No injuries were reported.
How To Identify BD Vision Climbing Harnesses
The recall involves all BD Vision Climbing Harnesses. They have the name “Black Diamond” printed on one of the leg loops. The name “Vision” is printed on the other leg loop.
Where Were They Sold?
The recalled Black Diamond Vision Climbing Harnesses were sold nationwide from January 2018 through February 2025 for about $175.
They were sold at stores like 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.
What Should I Do?
Customers should immediately stop using the recalled BD Vision Climbing Harnesses and contact the company for a full refund, in the form of a credit card reimbursement, or a $200 credit that can be used on the Black Diamond website or at a Black Diamond store.
For more information, visit the recall website at https://www.blackdiamondequipment.com/en_US/content/product-recalls/.
Do I Have a Black Diamond Rock Climbing Harness Lawsuit?
The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting Black Diamond Rock Climbing Harness injury cases in all 50 states. If you were injured by a recalled rock climbing harness, you should contact our lawyers immediately for a free case consultation. Please use the form below to contact our Product Liability Litigation Group or call toll free 24 hours a day at (866) 920-0753.
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