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Courant Spliced Kalimba Climbing Rope Recall

Wichard Groupe North America Recalls Courant Spliced Kalimba Climbing Ropes Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Fall Hazard

Updated August 6, 2026

Wichard Groupe North America has recalled Courant Spliced Kalimba climbing ropes because the spliced termination ends can fail without warning, causing a climber to fall. The hazard poses a risk of serious injury or death.

Is the Courant Spliced Kalimba Climbing Ropes recalled? Yes. This product was recalled by CPSC on August 6, 2026. Details below.

What is recalled

Courant Spliced Kalimba climbing ropes in the following part numbers and colors: MH730JZC045 (45m, lollipop), MH730JZC050 (50m, lollipop), MH730JZC060 (60m, lollipop), MH730MCC045 (45m, bubblegum), MH730MCC050 (50m, bubblegum), and MH730MCC060 (60m, bubblegum). The recall also covers any additional spliced Kalimba ropes spliced under Courant splicing protocols before June 15, 2026. These ropes are designed for tree climbing and pruning, commonly used by arborists. The brand name, part number, rope type (diameter), and length are listed on the tag attached to each rope end.

Am I affected

You are affected if you own a Courant Spliced Kalimba climbing rope with one of these part numbers on its end tag: MH730JZC045, MH730JZC050, MH730JZC060, MH730MCC045, MH730MCC050, or MH730MCC060. You are also affected if you own any spliced Kalimba rope spliced under Courant splicing protocols before June 15, 2026, even if the part number is not listed above.

What to do right now

Stop using the rope immediately. Visit wichardgroupe.us/news/post/recall-spliced-kalimba and complete the Product Recall Form to receive a pre-paid shipping label and return instructions. You will be offered a choice of two free replacement ropes: one available now and one available starting mid-September. You can also call Wichard Groupe North America at 401-683-5055 (Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET) or email [email protected].

Contact: Wichard Groupe North America at 401-683-5055 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, by email at [email protected] or online at https://www.wichardgroupe.us and click on "PRODUCT RECALL: Spliced Kalimba" at the top of the page or https://www.wichardgroupe.us/news/post/recall-spliced-kalimba and click on "Product Recall Form" to submit your claim information.

The hazard

The spliced termination ends on the recalled ropes can fail unexpectedly, posing a risk of serious injury or death from fall hazard.

Brands affected

Source
CPSC
Category
Sports & Outdoors
Recall ID
cpsc-26675
Recalled
August 6, 2026
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