Wichard Groupe North America Recalls Courant Spliced Kalimba Climbing Ropes Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Fall Hazard
USWichard Groupe North America Recalls Courant Spliced Kalimba Climbing Ropes Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Fall Hazard
Recalling Firm: Courant, of Angers, France
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The spliced termination ends on the recalled ropes can fail unexpectedly, posing a risk of serious injury or death from fall hazard.
Product Description & Identification
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 Products
Courant Spliced Kalimba Climbing Ropes
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://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 |
| Title | Wichard Groupe North America Recalls Courant Spliced Kalimba Climbing Ropes Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Fall Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/kalimba-1.png |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Courant Spliced Kalimba Climbing Rope (bubblegum color) |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/kalimba-2.png |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Tag on end of climbing rope (lollipop color) showing brand, part number, type and length |
| Hazards › Name | The spliced termination ends on the recalled ropes can fail unexpectedly, posing a risk of serious injury or death from fall hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | The firm has received three reports of splices failing. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Courant Spliced Kalimba Climbing Ropes |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 1,050 |
| Recall I D | 10910 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Importers › Name | Wichard Groupe North America, of North Kingstown, Rhode Island |
| Retailers › Name | Vertical Supply Group, Arbsession, RBI Corporation and nationwide retailers from January 2023 through June 2026 for between $250 and $350. |
| Recall Date | 2026-08-06T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Recall Number | 26675 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Courant, of Angers, France |
| Remedy Options › Option | Replace |
| Consumer 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 safety@wichardgroupe.us 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. |
| Last Publish Date | 2026-08-07T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | France |
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