Wild Country Ropeman 1 ascenders Recall

Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 19, 2026

Here is the factual recall information record for the consumer safety database.

Recall Summary
On June 6, 2024, Salewa USA LLC, of Boulder, Colorado, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), announced a voluntary recall of Wild Country Ropeman 1 ascenders. The recall notice was published by the CPSC under Recall Number 24259. The recall involves orange colored Wild Country “Ropeman 1” ascenders used in mountaineering and rock climbing. The recalled ascenders were manufactured in July 2022 and are marked with batch 05A0722. “ROPE MAN 1” and the batch number are printed in white on the side of the product. The recall notice states that no injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

Affected Products
The recalled product is the Wild Country Ropeman 1 ascender. The affected units are orange in color and were manufactured in July 2022. The specific identifying mark is batch number 05A0722, which is printed in white on the side of the product along with the text “ROPE MAN 1.” Approximately 7,700 units were sold in the United States, and an additional 297 units were sold in Canada. The products were sold at REI and other specialty outdoor stores nationwide, as well as online at www.wildcountry.com, www.backcountry.com, and www.campsaver.com from December 2022 through April 2024 for about $55. The importer is Salewa USA LLC, and the product was manufactured in Taiwan.

Hazard Information
The hazard identified in the recall notice is that the teeth of the recalled ascenders can fail to engage. This failure makes it difficult or impossible for the user to ascend. The recall notice does not specify any other hazards or potential consequences beyond this functional failure.

Consumer Action Required
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled Ropeman 1 ascenders. After stopping use, consumers must contact Wild Country to coordinate the return of the recalled product. The recall notice provides specific instructions for this process. Consumers can also return the recalled Ropeman 1 ascenders to Wild Country directly or at any authorized Wild Country Dealer.

Official Remedy
The official remedy for this recall is a free replacement. Consumers who return the recalled Ropeman 1 ascender will receive a free replacement ascender. The recall notice does not offer a refund or any other remedy option.

Contact Information
Consumers can contact Wild Country for more information and to arrange the return and replacement. The contact methods are as follows:
– Toll-free telephone: 844-412-7013, available from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday.
– Email: Ropeman1Recall@wildcountry.com
– Website: https://www.wildcountry.com/en-us/product-recalls
– Website (main page): https://www.wildcountry.com/en-us/ and click on “Ropeman 1 Voluntary Recall” at the top of the page.

Additional information regarding the Canadian recall can be found at the Health Canada recall notice linked in the source data.

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