We are implementing a safety recall on the Blue Ice Choucas Alpine Harness due to a safety concern with the waistbelt buckle releasing under load. Anyone who has bought a Blue Ice Choucas Harness from the Climbers Shop please return it to the shop ASAP.
The problem has been reported (by a Needlesports customer) when abseiling, hanging or being lowered. If the belay loop twists to the left of the buckle and you twist when in this position the buckle releases to the point of the the double over tab at the end of the webbing strap. There is obviously the risk of the belt releasing completely and becoming undone, which could potentially have catastrophic results for the climber.
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If you have a Choucas harness from us please contact info@climbers-shop.com or call us on 015394 30122 for further instructions.
This is not a manufacturers recall, but due to the issue we have decided to recall the harnesses voluntarily along with Joe Brown Shops and Needlesports.