Black Diamond Equipment issued a recall today for its Vision harness due to premature degradation of its specialized materials and construction.

　　The Vision harness in Black Diamonds recall uses Vectran fibers in the waist belt, leg loops, belay loop, and tie-in points. This material is unique for harnesses. It helps make the Vision one of the lightest, nudging my scale at 9 ounces for a medium.

　　However, the recall notice also lists the specialized materials and construction as the cause of one reported failure. Black Diamond reports that a heavily used product in which the waist belt failed in an atypical manner with no reported injuries or fatalities.

　　The Salt Lake City brand states that it is still searching for the root cause, but issued the recall out of an abundance of caution.

　　The recall affects all Vision harnesses sold between Jan. 1, 2018, and Feb. 26, 2025.

　　Black Diamond Vision Harness Recall Black Diamond states that owners of an affected Vision harness should immediately stop using it. It instructs owners to send it back to the brand, free of charge, by filling out a recall form. Black Diamond offers two financial remedies:

　　Credit: Black Diamond will deliver a $200 single-use credit. Vision harness owners can use it at the Black Diamond online store or at any Black Diamond retail store. Full refund: Black Diamond will issue a full refund (MSRP is $150) upon receiving the recalled Vision harness. If you have any questions regarding this recall, contact Black Diamond at 1-866-306-0865 (Mon. through Fri., 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. MT) or send an email to the Vision Harness Recall address.

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