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Salewa USA Recalls Wild Country Superlight Rocks Cable Wire Chocks Used for Climbing Due to Fall Hazard

Recall 23-247 · July 20, 2023 · Salewa

What to doConsumers 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).

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
23-247 (CPSC)
Recall date
July 20, 2023
Brand
Salewa
Category
Lighting and electrical
Products
Superlight Rocks
Hazard
Fall Hazard
Hazard type
Falls and tip-overs
Remedy
Replace
Units
About 3,550 (In addition, about 225 were sold in Canada)
Made in
Taiwan
Last updated by CPSC
July 20, 2023

What was recalled

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.

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • Superlight Rocks · About 3,550 (In addition, about 225 were sold in Canada) units

Photos from the recall notice

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
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

Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: REI, MEC, and other specialty outdoor stores nationwide and online at www.wildcountry.com, www.backcountry.com, and www.campsaver.com from January 2017 through February 2023 for between $14 and $16 each and about $80 for a set of 6.; Salewa USA LLC, of Boulder, Colorado.

Injuries or incidents reported

None reported in the U.S.

Consumer contact

Wild Country toll-free at 844-412-7013 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, email at SuperlightRockRecall@wildcountry.com or online at www.wildcountry.com/en-us/product-recalls or at www.wildcountry.com and click on "Product Recalls" at the bottom of the page for more information.

Recall history and context

Salewa appears in 4 CPSC recalls on record. See all Salewa recalls.

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 112 recalls in the lighting and electrical category, 47 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Superlight Rocks (About 3,550 (In addition, about 225 were sold in Canada) units). 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.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Fall Hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

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).

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on July 20, 2023. 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.