Recalls / 2023-07-20

Salewa USA Recalls Wild Country Superlight Rocks Cable Wire Chocks Used for Climbing Due to Fall Hazard

23247 · Recalled 2023-07-20 · CPSC page

Recalled Wild Country Superlight Rocks in size 1 purple, size 2 green, size 3 silver, size 4 gold, size 5 blue and size 6 red

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.

Hazards

When exposed to seaside conditions, corrosion can occur and weaken the cable chocks and they can break, posing a fall hazard to climbers.

Reported injuries

None reported in the U.S.

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).

Products

Name	Model	Units
Superlight Rocks		About 3,550 (In addition, about 225 were sold in Canada)

Parties

Importer: Salewa USA LLC, of Boulder, Colorado
Made in: Taiwan
Sold at: REI, MEC, other specialty outdoor, online at www.wildcountry.com, www.backcountry.com, www.campsaver.com, $16 each, about $80 for a set of 6.

Consumer contact

Wild Country toll-free at 844-412-7013 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, email at SuperlightRockRecall@wildcountry.com or online at www.wildcountry.com/en-us/product-recalls or at www.wildcountry.com and click on "Product Recalls" at the bottom of the page for more information.

Source: CPSC recall 23247. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.