The Recall Desk
ModerateCPSC·24259·Announced 2024-06-06

Wild Country Ropeman 1 Ascenders Recalled for Failure to Engage

Salewa USA recalls Wild Country Ropeman 1 ascenders because the teeth can fail to engage, making it difficult or impossible to ascend. About 7,700 units sold in the United States since December 2022.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The source explicitly states no injuries have been reported. The hazard—failure of teeth to engage—is a mechanical defect that poses a risk of harm during use, but without reported injury, this meets the criteria for a risk-of-harm product under manufacturer initiative rather than a high or higher severity recall.

Plain-English summary

Salewa USA LLC of Boulder, Colorado is recalling 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, with "ROPE MAN 1" and the batch number printed in white on the side.

The teeth of the recalled ascenders can fail to engage, making it difficult or impossible for the user to ascend. No injuries have been reported.

About 7,700 units were sold in the United States through 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.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Ropeman 1 ascenders and contact Wild Country to arrange return and receive a free replacement ascender. Consumers can contact Wild Country toll-free at 844-412-7013 (11 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET, Monday–Friday), email [email protected], or visit https://www.wildcountry.com/en-us/product-recalls for more information. Alternatively, consumers can return the recalled ascenders directly to Wild Country or to any authorized Wild Country Dealer for a free replacement.

The recalled product

Product
Wild Country Ropeman 1 ascenders
Manufacturer
Salewa USA LLC, of Boulder, Colorado
Category
Consumer Product — Climbing Equipment
Hazard
  • ascender-failure
  • mechanical-defect
Affected units
7,700

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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