Wild Country Superlight Rocks

Name of Product:

Superlight Rocks

Hazard:

When exposed to seaside conditions, corrosion can occur and weaken the cable chocks and they can break, posing a fall hazard to climbers.

Remedy:

Replace

Recall Date:

July 20, 2023

Units:

About 3,550 (In addition, about 225 were sold in Canada)

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.

Remedy:

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).

Incidents/Injuries:

None reported in the U.S.

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(s):

Salewa USA LLC, of Boulder, Colorado

Manufactured In:

Taiwan

Recall number:

23-247

Source and more images: CPSC