Salewa USA Recalls Wild Country Superlight Rocks Cable Wire Chocks Used for Climbing Due to Fall Hazard
CPSC recall 23247. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
When exposed to seaside conditions, corrosion can occur and weaken the cable chocks and they can break, posing a fall hazard to climbers.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
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).
CPSC recall 23247 has the recall date 20 Jul 2023. The notice names the firm Salewa. The recall has about 3,550 units. The median CPSC recall of 2023 has 7,250 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Fall.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | None reported in the U.S. |
|---|---|
| Units | 3,550 |
| Remedy options | Replace |
| Description | 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. |
| Product | Superlight Rocks, About 3,550 (In addition, about 225 were sold in Canada) |
| Sold at | 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. |
| Importer | Salewa USA LLC |
| Made in | Taiwan |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 3,550Median of 2023: 7,250
- CPSC recalls of 2023
- 324
- Recalls of 2023 with one of the same hazards
- 14%
- Recalls on the register that name Salewa
- 2
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 6 Jun 2024 | Salewa USA Recalls Wild Country Ropeman 1 Ascenders Due to a Failure to Ascend |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 23247The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 23247. https://recallregister.com/product/9670-salewa-usa-recalls-wild-country-superlight-rocks-cable-wire-chocks-use/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 23247 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
None reported in the U.S.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
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.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 23247?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Replace
- How many units are in CPSC recall 23247?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 3,550 (In addition, about 225 were sold in Canada)