Salewa USA has recalled approximately 3,550 Wild Country Superlight Rocks and Superlight Rocks Sets because the cables can corrode when exposed to seaside conditions. This corrosion weakens the chocks, which can cause them to break unexpectedly during use. The recalled items were sold individually and in sets of six, featuring various sizes and colors, and were available at outdoor specialty stores like REI and MEC, as well as online from January 2017 through February 2023.
When exposed to salt air and seaside environments, the metal cables can corrode and lose their structural integrity. If a cable breaks while a climber is relying on it, it poses a severe fall hazard that could result in serious injury or death.
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).
The brand name, product name, and batch code are located on the swage on the chock.
Recalled Wild Country Superlight Rocks in size 1 purple, size 2 green, size 3 silver, size 4 gold, size 5 blue and size 6 red
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