CPSC2016-08-31
Salewa North America Recalls Wild Country Climbing Harnesses Due to Fall Hazard (Recall Alert)
Salewa North America Inc., of Boulder, Colo.
Hazard
Excess materials on the left waist belt tab can cause the harness to loosen, posing a fall hazard to the user.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled harnesses and contact Salewa North America for a full refund.
Sold at
Alpenglow Adventure Sports, Climb UP LLC, Rock Fitness, UNLTD, and Wilderness Exchange stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com and other websites from April 2016 through June 2016 for about $110.
Affected count
About 70
Injuries reported
The firm has received one report of the harness loosening. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Refund
Products
Wild Country Syncro Harnesses
Consumer contact
Salewa North America toll-free at 844-412-7013 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday or online at www.wildcountry.com and click on the "Product Recall" link located at the bottom of the page.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/Salewa-North-America-Recalls-Wild-Country-Climbing-HarnessesDon't want to check this manually?
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