Wichard Groupe North America Recalls Courant Spliced Kalimba Climbing Ropes Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Fall Hazard
For Wichard Groupe North America Recalls Courant Spliced Kalimba Climbing Ropes Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Fall Hazard, cpsc recall number is 26-675; product is Courant Spliced Kalimba Climbing Ropes; recall date is August 06, 2026; hazard is The spliced termination ends on the recalled ropes can fail unexpectedly, posing a risk of serious injury or death from fall hazard; remedy type is Replace, verified against its source on 2026-09-01.
- CPSC recall number
- 26-675 verified
- Recall
- Wichard Groupe North America Recalls Courant Spliced Kalimba Climbing Ropes Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Fall Hazard verified
- Product
- Courant Spliced Kalimba Climbing Ropes verified
- Recall date
- August 06, 2026 verified
- Hazard
- The spliced termination ends on the recalled ropes can fail unexpectedly, posing a risk of serious injury or death from fall hazard. verified
- Remedy type
- Replace verified
- What to do
- Consumers should stop using the recalled ropes immediately and contact Wichard Groupe North America for a free replacement rope, including shipping. Consumers will be asked to complete the registration form at https://www.wichardgroupe.us/news/post/recall-spliced-kalimba to receive a pre-paid shipping label and instructions for returning the recalled product. Consumers will be offered one of two free replacement options; one with immediate availability and the other with availability beginning mid-September. verified
- Units affected
- About 1,050 verified
- Incidents and injuries
- The firm has received two reports of splices failing. No injuries have been reported. verified
- Recalling firm
- Courant, of Angers, France verified
- Manufactured in
- France verified
- Sold at
- Vertical Supply Group, Arbsession, RBI Corporation and nationwide retailers from January 2023 through June 2026 for between $250 and $350. verified
- Which items are affected
- This recall involves Courant Spliced Kalimba climbing ropes with part numbers MH730JZC045 (45m length) lollipop color, MH730JZC050 (50m length), lollipop color MH730JZC060 (60m length) lollipop color, MH730MCC045 (45m length) bubblegum color, MH730MCC050 (50m length) bubblegum color, and MH730MCC060 (60m length) bubblegum color, as well as any additional spliced Kalimba ropes spliced under Courant splicing protocols prior to June 15, 2026. The ropes are designed for tree climbing and pruning and are commonly used by arborists. Each rope can be identified by the brand name, part number, type (diameter) and length listed on the tag attached to the rope ends. verified
What the source says
Name of Product: Courant Spliced Kalimba Climbing Ropes Hazard: The spliced termination ends on the recalled ropes can fail unexpectedly, posing a risk of serious injury or death from fall hazard. Remedy: Replace Recall Date: August 06, 2026 Units: About 1,050
— cpsc.gov, retrieved 2026-09-01
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CPSC recall number
Recall number: 26-675
Recall
Wichard Groupe North America Recalls Courant Spliced Kalimba Climbing Ropes Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Fall Hazard
Product
Name of Product: Courant Spliced Kalimba Climbing Ropes
Recall date
Recall Date: August 06, 2026
Hazard
Hazard: The spliced termination ends on the recalled ropes can fail unexpectedly, posing a risk of serious injury or death from fall hazard.
Remedy type
Remedy: Replace
What to do
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled ropes immediately and contact Wichard Groupe North America for a free replacement rope, including shipping. Consumers will be asked to complete the registration form at https://www.wichardgroupe.us/news/post/recall-spliced-kalimba to receive a pre-paid shipping label and instructions for returning the recalled product. Consumers will be offered one of two free replacement options; one with immediate availability and the other with availability beginning mid-September.
Units affected
Units: About 1,050
Incidents and injuries
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received two reports of splices failing. No injuries have been reported.
Recalling firm
Manufacturer(s): Courant, of Angers, France
Manufactured in
Manufactured In: France
Sold at
Sold At: Vertical Supply Group, Arbsession, RBI Corporation and nationwide retailers from January 2023 through June 2026 for between $250 and $350.
Which items are affected
Description: This recall involves Courant Spliced Kalimba climbing ropes with part numbers MH730JZC045 (45m length) lollipop color, MH730JZC050 (50m length), lollipop color MH730JZC060 (60m length) lollipop color, MH730MCC045 (45m length) bubblegum color, MH730MCC050 (50m length) bubblegum color, and MH730MCC060 (60m length) bubblegum color, as well as any additional spliced Kalimba ropes spliced under Courant splicing protocols prior to June 15, 2026. The ropes are designed for tree climbing and pruning and are commonly used by arborists. Each rope can be identified by the brand name, part number, type (diameter) and length listed on the tag attached to the rope ends.
— all from cpsc.gov, retrieved 2026-09-01
Sources
- cpsc.govhttps://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Wichard-Groupe-North-America-Recalls-Courant-Spliced-Kalimba-Climbing-Ropes-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Fall-Hazard
- saferproducts.govhttps://www.saferproducts.gov/RestWebServices/Recall?RecallDateStart=2026-01-01&format=json