More than 1,000 climbing ropes are being recalled over a fall risk that could potentially lead to injury or death, according to federal regulators.
Wichard Groupe North America issued a recall of about 1,050 Courant Spliced Kalimba Climbing Ropes, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday.
“The spliced termination ends on the recalled ropes can fail unexpectedly, posing a risk of serious injury or death from fall hazard,” the commission said in its alert.
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The recalled climbing ropes include the 45m, 50m and 60m items in lollipop and bubblegum color, as well as any additional spliced Kalimba ropes spliced under Courant splicing protocols before June 15, according to the commission.
The ropes are designed for tree climbing and pruning, and they are commonly used by arborists.
The company has received three reports of splices failing, but no injuries have been reported thus far in connection with the recalled ropes.
The ropes were sold by Vertical Supply Group, Arbsession, RBI Corporation and nationwide retailers from January 2023 through June of this year for between $250 and $350.
Consumers are instructed to stop using the recalled ropes immediately.
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They can contact Wichard Groupe North America for a free replacement rope, including shipping.
Consumers will be offered one of two free replacement options: one with immediate availability and another with availability beginning in the middle of September.
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