CPSC recall · Reported July 20, 2023
Salewa USA Recalls Wild Country Superlight Rocks Cable Wire Chocks Used for Climbing Due to Fall Hazard
When exposed to seaside conditions, corrosion can occur and weaken the cable chocks and they can break, posing a fall hazard to climbers.
The CPSC recalled This recall involves Wild Country brand Superlight Rocks (model number 40-RSL) and Superl….
Salewa USA Recalls Wild Country Superlight Rocks Cable Wire Chocks Used for Climbing Due … was recalled and listed by the CPSC in July 20, 2023. Reason: When exposed to seaside conditions, corrosion can occur and weaken the cable chocks and they can break, posin…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Wild Country Superlight Rocks and co…. Verify recall #23247 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
issued this CPSC recall-When exposed to seaside conditions, corrosion can occur and weaken the cable chocks and they can break, posin….
- None
- agency class
- July 20, 2023
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #23247 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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Product description
This recall involves Wild Country brand Superlight Rocks (model number 40-RSL) and Superlight Rocks Set 1-6 (model number 40-RSLSET) single cable wire chocks used for climbing. Superlight Rocks were sold as a set of 6 and individually in six different sizes and colors including: size 1 purple, size 2 green, size 3 silver, size 4 gold, size 5 blue and size 6 red. The brand name, product name, and batch code are located on the swage on the chock.
Reason for recall
When exposed to seaside conditions, corrosion can occur and weaken the cable chocks and they can break, posing a fall hazard to climbers.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Wild Country Superlight Rocks and contact Wild Country to coordinate free shipment for a free replacement. Consumers may choose to have their recalled Superlight Rocks replaced immediately with the Wild Country Rocks 40-RWA or the new Superlight Rocks (available in September 2023).
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 23247 |
| Date reported | July 20, 2023 |
| Date initiated | July 20, 2023 |
| Recalling firm | Not disclosed |
| Affected scope | About 3,550 (In addition, about 225 were sold in Canada) |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Wild Country Superlight Rocks and contact Wild Country to coordinate free sh…
- Check the recall number (23247) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
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- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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