CPSC2024-06-06
Salewa USA Recalls Wild Country Ropeman 1 Ascenders Due to a Failure to Ascend
Salewa USA LLC, of Boulder, Colorado
Hazard
The teeth of the recalled ascenders can fail to engage, making it difficult or impossible for the user to ascend.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Ropeman 1 ascenders, and contact Wild Country to coordinate return of the recalled product and shipment of a free replacement ascender. Consumers can also return the recalled Ropeman 1 ascenders to Wild Country directly or at any authorized Wild Country Dealer for a free replacement.
Sold at
REI and other specialty outdoor stores nationwide and online at www.wildcountry.com, www.backcountry.com, and www.campsaver.com from December 2022 through April 2024 for about $55.
Affected count
About 7,700 (In addition, about 297 were sold in Canada)
Injuries reported
None reported
Manufactured in
Taiwan
Remedy type
Replace
Products
Wild Country Ropeman 1 ascenders
Consumer contact
Wild Country toll-free at 844-412-7013 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, email at Ropeman1Recall@wildcountry.com, online at https://www.wildcountry.com/en-us/product-recalls, or https://www.wildcountry.com/en-us/ and click on "Ropeman 1 Voluntary Recall" at the top of the page for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Salewa-USA-Recalls-Wild-Country-Ropeman-1-Ascenders-Due-to-a-Failure-to-AscendDon't want to check this manually?
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