Salewa USA Recalls Wild Country Ropeman 1 Ascenders Due to a Failure to Ascend
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2024-06-06 · 24259
Hazards
The teeth of the recalled ascenders can fail to engage, making it difficult or impossible for the user to ascend.
Recall
Number
24259
Date
2024-06-06
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Wild Country Ropeman 1 ascenders
Remedies
Options
Replace
Companies
Retailer(s)
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.
Importer(s)
Salewa USA LLC, of Boulder, Colorado
Country of manufacture
Taiwan
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.