Innsbruck, Austria (February 27, 2025) – Black Diamond Equipment Europe GmbH is recalling the Vision harnesses due to premature degradation of its specialized materials and construction. This has the potential to create a risk of serious injury or death. Consumers who own the Black Diamond Vision harness should immediately stop using it and follow the recall procedures. Black Diamond is committed to addressing this matter swiftly and proactively. The European market surveillance authorities have been notified.

Affected Products 

This recall applies to the Black Diamond Vision harnesses (all sizes) manufactured and sold between January 1, 2018 and February 26, 2025. The Product Name, Style Number, and SKU is below. The Product number can be found on the waist belt tag.

Product Name: Vision Harness

Style: BD651096

NumberSKU: BD651096WHIT[XXXX] (size)

This recall does not include the Vision AirNET RECCO or any other Black Diamond harnesses. 

Recall Procedures

Owners of Black Diamond Vision harnesses should immediately stop using the harness and send it back by following the recall procedures (shipping is free of charge). Black Diamond is offering three remedy options:

Exchange: Quantities permitting, we can replace your Vision with the Vision AirNet RECCO. 

Voucher: We are offering a € 200.00 (or equivalent in local currency) voucher to https://www.blackdiamondequipment.com 

Request a full refund: If preferred, you may return your harness for a full refund.

For Europe: Visit this site to start the recall process.

For questions about this Vision harness recall, contact Black Diamond Europe GmbH
at +43 1 2537 459 333 or email [email protected].

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