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Black Diamond Vision Harness recalled over an injury risk
Product Recall for Black Diamond Vision Harness presenting a high risk of injuries.
Product image from the OPSS safety notice
Check your product
Only products that match these details are covered. Have your pack in front of you.
3 identifiers listed for this notice.
Black Diamond Vision Harness
- ModelOn the rating label, base, back or box.
- Vision Harness
- Item or listing codeOn the box, the label, or the order page where you bought it.
- BD651096
- BD651096WHIT[xxxx] (size)
What to do now
The risk with Black Diamond Vision Harness is physical injury.
- Put it out of use now.
- Check whether the notice offers a repair or replacement part before you discard it.
- Follow the corrective action in the notice: a refund, repair or replacement from Black Diamond.
- If someone has been hurt or the product has failed, report it to Trading Standards through the Citizens Advice consumer service.
Why it matters. Products that break, pinch, cut or fail suddenly can cause injuries ranging from cuts to fractures.
Refunds, repairs and replacements
Contact the retailer or the brand using the details in the official notice. Keep your receipt, order confirmation or bank statement if you have one, but a recall remedy should not depend on it.
If you paid by credit card and the item cost more than £100, Section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act may let you claim from the card provider. For smaller amounts or debit cards, ask your bank about a chargeback.
From the official notice
Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2503-0012). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Recall for Black Diamond Vision Harness presenting a high risk of injuries.
The risk
The Vision Harness has a design flaw which can lead to premature degradation and weakness of the waist belt. If the user falls or is flipped over while wearing the harness, the waist belt could fail, leading to injuries or death.
The product does not meet the requirements of Regulation (EU) 2016/425 on Personal Protective Equipment or the Personal Protective Equipment (Enforcement) Regulations 2018.
Action taken
The product has been recalled from end users.
Advice to consumers
The product has been recalled from end users. Owners of Black Diamond Vision harnesses should immediately stop using the product and visit the Black Diamond website for further information: https://www.blackdiamondequipment.com/en_GB/content/2025-vision-harness-recall/
Additional information
PSD case number: 2503-0012
Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards
Product description
A black and blue recreational climbing and mountaineering harness, designed for use on technical alpine routes. The recall includes all Black Diamond Vision harnesses (in all sizes) manufactured and sold between 1st January 2018 – 27th February 2025. The product identifiers can be found on the waist belt tag.
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Questions
Why has Black Diamond Vision Harness been recalled?
The risk with Black Diamond Vision Harness is physical injury. Products that break, pinch, cut or fail suddenly can cause injuries ranging from cuts to fractures.
How do I know if my product is affected?
Compare the model and item or listing code on your product with the details listed under “Check your product” on this page. Only items that match are covered by the notice.
What should I do now?
Put it out of use now. Check whether the notice offers a repair or replacement part before you discard it.
Can I get a refund or a repair?
Contact the retailer or the brand using the details in the official notice. Keep your receipt, order confirmation or bank statement if you have one, but a recall remedy should not depend on it. If you paid by credit card and the item cost more than £100, Section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act may let you claim from the card provider. For smaller amounts or debit cards, ask your bank about a chargeback.
