Salewa USA has recalled about 7,700 Wild Country "Ropeman 1" ascenders because the teeth can fail to engage with the rope. This defect makes it difficult or impossible for a user to move upward while rock climbing or mountaineering. The recalled units are orange, were manufactured in July 2022, and were sold between December 2022 and April 2024 for about $55. While no injuries have been reported, consumers should immediately stop using these devices and contact Wild Country for a free replacement.
The teeth on the ascender may fail to grab the rope, which prevents the device from locking and can cause a climber to fail to ascend, potentially leading to a fall or leaving them stranded.
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.
The batch number is printed in white on the side of the product.
Recalled Wild Country Ropeman 1 Ascender
Recalled Wild Country Ropeman 1 Ascender
If you or a family member were harmed by this recalled product, you may have legal rights. Consider consulting a consumer protection attorney to understand your options for compensation.
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Sources: CPSC Notice · Raw API Response