Climbing harness

CPSC Recall #16-771 — August 31, 2016

Recall #16-771 Date: August 31, 2016 Remedy: Refund

Product

Climbing harness

Description

This recall applies to all Wild Country Syncro harnesses sold in the United States.  The harness has a black nylon exterior and orange interior. “Wild Country” and “Syncro” is printed on a label affixed to the interior, above batch code: 01 A 01 16.

Hazard

Excess materials on the left waist belt tab can cause the climbing harness to loosen, posing a fall hazard to the user. 

Incidents / Injuries

The firm has received one report of the harness loosening. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled harnesses and contact Salewa North America for a full refund.

Units Affected

About 70

Sold At

Alpenglow Adventure Sports, Climb UP LLC, Rock Fitness, UNLTD, and Wilderness Exchange stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com and other websites from April 2016 through June 2016 for about $110.

Manufactured In

China