Reported Jun 6, 2024
Salewa USA Recalls Wild Country Ropeman 1 Ascenders Due to a Failure to Ascend
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 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.
Firm 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.
What it looks like
Is this the product you have?
- Wild Country Ropeman 1 ascenders
- Amount recalled
- About 7,700 (In addition, about 297 were sold in Canada)
Where it was sold
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..
Why it was recalled
The teeth of the recalled ascenders can fail to engage, making it difficult or impossible for the user to ascend.
The agency has not ranked the risk yet — treat the notice as a caution.
Reports so far: None reported
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