Actionable recallU.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecall date: Aug 6, 2026

Wichard Groupe North America Courant Spliced Kalimba Climbing Ropes

Full official product description

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

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Three decision facts are available

This page identifies the affected item, states the official risk, and provides an event-specific action.

1Is my item affected?

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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.

Affected variants from the official event record
Product or modelCodes and lotsQuantityRecall number
Courant Spliced Kalimba Climbing RopesNot listedAbout 1,050Not listed
Recalled Courant Spliced Kalimba Climbing Rope (bubblegum color)
Recalled Courant Spliced Kalimba Climbing Rope (bubblegum color)Image supplied by the official recall source

2What is the risk?

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

3What should I do?

Only instructions associated with this recall event qualify as an action.

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.

Recall 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.

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Official evidence

Official parties

Organizations named by the agency

Courant, of Angers, France; Wichard Groupe North America, of North Kingstown, Rhode Island; Vertical Supply Group, Arbsession, RBI Corporation and nationwide retailers from January 2023 through June 2026 for between $250 and $350.

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