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Salewa USA LLC 2024-06-06 Sports safe CPSC
Sports · CPSC · Recall #CPSC-24259

Wild Country Ropeman 1 ascenders Recall

Issued June 6, 2024 · Salewa USA LLC · 7,700,297 units affected

In June 2024, Salewa USA LLC recalled the Wild Country Ropeman 1 ascenders, a low-risk sports recall reported by the CPSC. Affected owners are eligible for a replace. Here is what the hazard is and exactly what to do about it.

Compiled by Maya Ellison, RecallCheckr

What this means for you

The teeth of the recalled ascenders can fail to engage, making it difficult or impossible for the user to ascend.

What you should do

  1. 1 Stop using Wild Country Ropeman 1 ascenders right away.
  2. 2 Set it aside where it won't be used by mistake.
  3. 3 Contact Salewa USA LLC to arrange your replace. See the official notice below for contact details.
  4. 4 Keep the product until your remedy is fully processed. You may need it.
Official remedy (Replace): 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.

Recall details

Brand
Salewa USA LLC
Category
Sports
Recall date
June 6, 2024
Units affected
7,700,297
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.
Recall number
CPSC-24259
Made in
Taiwan
Issuing agency
CPSC

In context

  • Salewa USA LLC has 2 recalls in our database.
  • We're tracking 102 Sports recalls in our database.
  • 7,700,297 units is enough to reach roughly 1 in every 17 US households.
  • This is the 13th Sports recall we've logged in 2024.
Read the official CPSC notice

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