Salewa USA Recalls Wild Country Superlight Rocks Cable Wire Chocks Used for Climbing Due to Fall Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2023-07-20). Hazards: fall. Models: 40-RSL, 40-RSLSET. About 3,550 units in the US and 225 in Canada.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 23247 |
| Published | 2023-07-20 |
| Last updated | 2023-07-20 |
| Products | Superlight Rocks |
| Firm named in the title | Salewa USA |
| Firms | Salewa USA LLC, of Boulder, Colorado (importer) |
| Manufactured in | Taiwan |
| Units (US) | 3,550 |
| Units (Canada) | 225 |
| Model numbers | 40-RSL, 40-RSLSET |
| Hazard classes | fall |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | REI, MEC, and other specialty outdoor stores nationwide and online at www.wildcountry.com, www.backcountry.com, and www.campsaver.com from January 2017 through February 2023 for between $14 and $16 each and about $80 for a set of 6. |
Description
This recall involves Wild Country brand Superlight Rocks (model number 40-RSL) and Superlight Rocks Set 1-6 (model number 40-RSLSET) single cable wire chocks used for climbing. Superlight Rocks were sold as a set of 6 and individually in six different sizes and colors including: size 1 purple, size 2 green, size 3 silver, size 4 gold, size 5 blue and size 6 red. The brand name, product name, and batch code are located on the swage on the chock.
Hazard
When exposed to seaside conditions, corrosion can occur and weaken the cable chocks and they can break, posing a fall hazard to climbers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Wild Country Superlight Rocks and contact Wild Country to coordinate free shipment for a free replacement. Consumers may choose to have their recalled Superlight Rocks replaced immediately with the Wild Country Rocks 40-RWA or the new Superlight Rocks (available in September 2023).
Incidents and injuries
None reported in the U.S.
Linked notices
Linked because one agency's notice cites the other's.
- Wild Country Superlight Rocks recalled due to Fall Hazard (Health Canada)
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