CPSC recall · Reported August 6, 2026
Wichard Groupe North America Recalls Courant Spliced Kalimba Climbing Ropes Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Fall Hazard
The spliced termination ends on the recalled ropes can fail unexpectedly, posing a risk of serious injury or death from fall hazard.
Courant, of Angers, France recalled This recall involves Courant Spliced Kalimba climbing ropes with part numbers MH730JZC045….
Wichard Groupe North America Recalls Courant Spliced Kalimba Climbing Ropes Due to Risk o… was recalled by Courant, of Angers, France in August 6, 2026. Reason: The spliced termination ends on the recalled ropes can fail unexpectedly, posing a risk of serious injury or …. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled ropes immediately and contact Wichard Groupe Nor…. Verify recall #26675 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Courant, of Angers, France issued this CPSC recall-The spliced termination ends on the recalled ropes can fail unexpectedly, posing a risk of serious injury or ….
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- August 6, 2026
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #26675 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 Courant Spliced Kalimba climbing ropes with part numbers MH730JZC045 (45m length) lollipop color, MH730JZC050 (50m length), lollipop color MH730JZC060 (60m length) lollipop color, MH730MCC045 (45m length) bubblegum color, MH730MCC050 (50m length) bubblegum color, and MH730MCC060 (60m length) bubblegum color, as well as any additional spliced Kalimba ropes spliced under Courant splicing protocols prior to June 15, 2026. The ropes are designed for tree climbing and pruning and are commonly used by arborists. Each rope can be identified by the brand name, part number, type (diameter) and length listed on the tag attached to the rope ends.
Reason for recall
The spliced termination ends on the recalled ropes can fail unexpectedly, posing a risk of serious injury or death from fall hazard.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should stop using the recalled ropes immediately and contact Wichard Groupe North America for a free replacement rope, including shipping. Consumers will be asked to complete the registration form at https://www.wichardgroupe.us/news/post/recall-spliced-kalimba to receive a pre-paid shipping label and instructions for returning the recalled product. Consumers will be offered one of two free replacement options; one with immediate availability and the other with availability beginning mid-September.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 26675 |
| Date reported | August 6, 2026 |
| Date initiated | August 6, 2026 |
| Recalling firm | Courant, of Angers, France |
| Affected scope | About 1,050 |
| 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 stop using the recalled ropes immediately and contact Wichard Groupe North America for a free replacement rope, …
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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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