Salewa USA Recalls Wild Country Ropeman 1 Ascenders Due to a Failure to Ascend
Recall 24259 · Jun 6, 2024 · Salewa USA
7,700
units affected
7,700
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 24259
- Date
- Jun 6, 2024
- Company
- Salewa USA
- Units affected
- 7,700
- Product
- Wild Country Ropeman 1 ascenders
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Other or not stated
The product
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.
What can happen
The teeth of the recalled ascenders can fail to engage, making it difficult or impossible for the user to ascend.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported
- 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.
Related pages
Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled wild country ropeman 1 ascenders?
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.
What is the hazard?
The teeth of the recalled ascenders can fail to engage, making it difficult or impossible for the user to ascend.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.