United States
Courant spliced Kalimba climbing ropes — including part numbers MH730JZC045, MH730JZC050, MH730JZC060, MH730MCC045, MH730MCC050 and MH730MCC060, and any Kalimba ropes spliced under Courant protocols prior to June 15, 2026 — are identified by a tag showing brand, part number, type (diameter) and length. They were recalled because the spliced termination ends can fail unexpectedly, posing a risk of serious injury or death; the firm received three reports of splices failing and no injuries were reported. Stop using the ropes immediately and contact Wichard Groupe North America by phone at 401-683-5055, by email at safety@wichardgroupe.us, or at https://www.wichardgroupe.us/news/post/recall-spliced-kalimba to register for a free replacement.
What's being recalled
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.
Manufactured in: France.
The hazard
The spliced termination ends on the recalled ropes can fail unexpectedly, posing a risk of serious injury or death from fall hazard.
Incidents and injuries: The firm has received three reports of splices failing. No injuries have been reported.
What to do
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.
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.
Where it was sold
Vertical Supply Group, Arbsession, RBI Corporation and nationwide retailers from January 2023 through June 2026 for between $250 and $350.
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, collected from U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Check the original before you act on it.
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