Recalls / 2024-06-06
Salewa USA Recalls Wild Country Ropeman 1 Ascenders Due to a Failure to Ascend
24259 · Recalled 2024-06-06 · CPSC page
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.
Hazards
The teeth of the recalled ascenders can fail to engage, making it difficult or impossible for the user to ascend.
Reported injuries
None reported
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.
Products
| Name | Model | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Wild Country Ropeman 1 ascenders | About 7,700 (In addition, about 297 were sold in Canada) |
Parties
- Importer
- Salewa USA LLC, of Boulder, Colorado
- Made in
- Taiwan
- Sold at
- REI, other specialty outdoor, online at www.wildcountry.com, www.backcountry.com, www.campsaver.com
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.
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Source: CPSC recall 24259. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.