Salewa USA Recalls Wild Country Ropeman 1 Ascenders Due to a Failure to Ascend
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2024-06-06). About 7,700 units in the US and 297 in Canada.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 24259 |
| Published | 2024-06-06 |
| Last updated | 2024-06-06 |
| Products | Wild Country Ropeman 1 ascenders |
| Firm named in the title | Salewa USA |
| Firms | Salewa USA LLC, of Boulder, Colorado (importer) |
| Manufactured in | Taiwan |
| Units (US) | 7,700 |
| Units (Canada) | 297 |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | 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. |
Description
This recall involves orange colored Wild Country "Ropeman 1" ascenders used in mountaineering and rock climbing. The recalled ascenders were manufactured in July 2022 and are marked with batch 05A0722. "ROPE MAN 1" and the batch number are printed in white on the side of the product.
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.
Incidents and injuries
None reported
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