Reported Jul 20, 2023
Salewa USA Recalls Wild Country Superlight Rocks Cable Wire Chocks Used for Climbing Due to Fall Hazard
Salewa USA LLC of Boulder, Colorado
Risk not classifiedThe agency has not ranked the risk yet — treat the notice as a caution.What you should do
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).
Firm 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.
What it looks like
Is this the product you have?
- Superlight Rocks
- Amount recalled
- About 3,550 (In addition, about 225 were sold in Canada)
Where it was sold
Sold at 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..
Why it was recalled
When exposed to seaside conditions, corrosion can occur and weaken the cable chocks and they can break, posing a fall hazard to climbers.
The agency has not ranked the risk yet — treat the notice as a caution.
Reports so far: None reported in the U.S.
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