Black Diamond Equipment Issues Recall for Vision Harness
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SALT LAKE CITY, UT (February 27, 2025) – Black Diamond Equipment® is recalling the Vision harness 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.
To date, Black Diamond has received one incident report involving a heavily used product in which the waist belt failed in an atypical manner with no reported injuries or fatalities. While the root cause is still under investigation, Black Diamond is recalling all the units out of an abundance of caution. Black Diamond is committed to addressing this matter swiftly and proactively.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Health Canada have been notified.
Click HERE to begin the recall process.
Affected Products
This recall applies to 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:
This recall does not include the Vision AirNET RECCO or any other Black Diamond harnesses.
| Product Name | Style Number | SKU |
|---|---|---|
| Vision Harness | BD651096 | BD651096WHIT[XXXX] (size) |
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 two remedy options:
- Credit: We are offering a single use $200.00 credit (or equivalent in local currency) to https://www.blackdiamondequipment.com or any Black Diamond retail store.
- Request a full refund: If preferred, you may return your harness for a full refund
For North America: Visit this site to start the recall process.
For Europe: Visit this site to start the recall process.
For other countries: Contact your local distributor.
For questions about this Vision harness recall, contact Black Diamond at 1-866-306-0865 (Mon-Friday, 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. MT) or email VisionHarnessRecall@bdel.com.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What exactly is the problem?
- Black Diamond Equipment is recalling the Vision harness 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.
Which harnesses are affected by this recall?
- This recall affects Black Diamond Vision harnesses (all sizes) sold between January 1, 2018 and February 27, 2025. See photo below.
What about my other Black Diamond harnesses?
- This recall only concerns the Vision harness (see photo). All other Black Diamond harnesses use different materials and construction techniques with a long track record of reliability.
Have there been any accidents related to this issue?
- There have been no reported injuries or fatalities. To date, Black Diamond has received one incident report involving a heavily used product in which the waist belt failed in an atypical manner.
How was this issue discovered?
- A climber reported a failure of his harness during normal use. He was not injured, but his heavily used harness showed evidence of an atypical failure of the waist belt. We immediately launched an investigation with his input. While the root cause is still under investigation, Black Diamond is recalling all the units out of an abundance of caution.
Why did you decide to recall this harness?
- After receiving a report involving a heavily used Vision harness in which the waist belt failed in an atypical manner, we immediately began an investigation. While the root cause is still under investigation, Black Diamond is recalling all the units out of an abundance of caution.
What caused this failure?
- Early investigation results suggest the failure may be related to premature degradation of the unique materials and construction techniques of this harness model. It appears that a combination of use, materials, construction techniques, and environmental factors (such as UV) could have contributed. Once our investigation is complete and the cause(s) identified, we will share our findings with the community.
What are my options if I own a recalled Vision harness?
- 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). In North America, Black Diamond is offering two remedy options once we receive the recalled harness:
- Credit: We are offering a single use $200.00 credit (or equivalent in local currency) to https://www.blackdiamondequipment.com or any Black Diamond retail store. We recommend the Vision AirNET RECCO harness as a replacement.
- Request a full refund: If preferred, you may return your harness for a full refund.
- For Europe: Visit this site for more information and options.
- For other countries: Contact your local distributor
What is the procedure to start the recall?
- For North America: Visit this site to start the recall process.
- For Europe: Visit this site to start the recall process.
- For other countries: Contact your local distributor.
Where do I send it?
- You will be given full shipping instructions and a prepaid label during the recall process.
Do I have to pay for shipping?
- No. Black Diamond will cover all shipping charges.
How long will it take to get my credit or a refund?
- Our goal is to process your claim and send out the one time credit or refund within seven business days once we receive your harness.
I’d like to speak to someone on your customer service team about this. How can I get in touch with them?
- You can reach us by calling Black Diamond at 1-866-306-0865 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. MT Monday through Friday or email any questions to VisionHarnessRecall@bdel.com.
I have a Vision harness and it seems to be fine. Can I keep on using it?
- NO. Consumers who own the Black Diamond Vision harness should immediately stop using it and send it to us by following the recall procedures, regardless of the condition or age of the harness.
I’ve been using my Vision harness for the last several years. Does that mean I’ve been in danger the whole time?
- Early investigation results suggest that the failure was due to a unique combination of factors that are difficult to reproduce. We are asking all owners of the Vision harness to immediately stop using it and follow the recall procedures.
What about the Vision AirNET RECCO harness?
- This recall only concerns the Vision Harness (see photo). The Vision AirNET RECCO uses different construction techniques and materials.
What is Black Diamond’s quality control process and why didn’t this get detected sooner?
- Black Diamond has been designing and manufacturing harnesses for over 30 years, ensuring each one meets stringent EN certification standards, aligns with UIAA requirements, and surpasses our own rigorous internal benchmarks. Our ISO 9001-certified quality management system helps prevent manufacturing defects. Extensive lab testing—including UV exposure, abrasion, and cyclic testing—combined with real-world field evaluations are also performed. Our team is actively investigating the cause of the issue with this model and remains committed to transparency. We will continue updating this page to keep our community informed as we gather more information.