Salewa North America Recalls Wild Country Climbing Harnesses Due to Fall Hazard (Recall Alert)
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 16-771 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- August 31, 2016
- Brand
- Salewa
- Category
- Sports, bikes and outdoor
- Products
- Wild Country Syncro Harnesses
- Hazard
- Fall Hazard (Recall Alert)
- Hazard type
- Falls and tip-overs
- Remedy
- Refund
- Units
- About 70
- Made in
- China
- Last updated by CPSC
- August 31, 2016
What was recalled
This recall applies to all Wild Country Syncro harnesses sold in the United States. The harness has a black nylon exterior and orange interior. "Wild Country" and "Syncro" is printed on a label affixed to the interior, above batch code: 01 A 01 16.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Wild Country Syncro Harnesses · About 70 units
Photos from the recall notice


Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Alpenglow Adventure Sports, Climb UP LLC, Rock Fitness, UNLTD, and Wilderness Exchange stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com and other websites from April 2016 through June 2016 for about $110.; Salewa North America Inc., of Boulder, Colo..
Injuries or incidents reported
The firm has received one report of the harness loosening. No injuries have been reported.
Consumer contact
Salewa North America toll-free at 844-412-7013 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday or online at www.wildcountry.com and click on the "Product Recall" link located at the bottom of the page.
Recall history and context
Salewa appears in 4 CPSC recalls on record. See all Salewa recalls.
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 451 recalls in the sports, bikes and outdoor category, 74 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
Wild Country Syncro Harnesses (About 70 units). This recall applies to all Wild Country Syncro harnesses sold in the United States.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Fall Hazard (Recall Alert).
What should I do if I own one?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled harnesses and contact Salewa North America for a full refund.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on August 31, 2016. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.