Salewa USA Recalls Wild Country Ropeman 1 Ascenders Due to a Failure to Ascend
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-9967.
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.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-9967.
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.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact 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. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-9967.
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.
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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 FAQ
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. is the subject of a consumer products recall: Salewa USA Recalls Wild Country Ropeman 1 Ascenders Due to a Failure to Ascend. The notice was published on June 6, 2024 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 7,700 units are potentially affected.

