Courant recalls Spliced Kalimba climbing ropes because rope ends can fail and cause falls
The spliced ends on these tree-climbing ropes can fail without warning, which could lead to a fall and serious injury or death; three splice failures have been reported, with no injuries.
What to do
Stop using the ropes immediately and fill out the registration form at https://www.wichardgroupe.us/news/post/recall-spliced-kalimba to get a pre-paid shipping label and return instructions. Wichard Groupe North America will send a free replacement rope, with shipping included.
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Recall details
- Product
- Courant Spliced Kalimba Climbing Ropes
- Company
- Courant, of Angers, France
- Hazard
- The spliced termination ends on the recalled ropes can fail unexpectedly, posing a risk of serious injury or death from fall hazard.
- Injuries
- The firm has received three reports of splices failing. No injuries have been reported.
- Units
- About 1,050
- Where sold
- Sold at Vertical Supply Group, Arbsession, RBI Corporation and nationwide retailers from January 2023 through June 2026 for between $250 and $350.
- Remedy
- Replace
- Notice last updated
- August 7, 2026
- Recall date
- August 6, 2026
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Official notice
The notice's own wording from CPSC.
Wichard Groupe North America Recalls Courant Spliced Kalimba Climbing Ropes Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Fall Hazard
- 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.
- Hazard
- The spliced termination ends on the recalled ropes can fail unexpectedly, posing a risk of serious injury or death from fall hazard.
- 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. Remedy options: Replace.
- Injuries
- The firm has received three reports of splices failing. No injuries have been reported.
- Number of units
- About 1,050
- Sold at
- Sold at Vertical Supply Group, Arbsession, RBI Corporation and nationwide retailers from January 2023 through June 2026 for between $250 and $350.
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