Wild Country is recalling its Superlight Rock chocks in sizes 1 through 6. Details about the recall can be found here.
Wild Country made a name for itself in the climbing scene as a manufacturer of quality climbing products, particularly with the success of its Friends. In addition to the Friends, there are also clamping wedges in the range of many climbers, be it for trad climbing or alpine climbing.
Now the British manufacturer is recalling its Superlight Rock in sizes 1 to 6. Below is the official statement or product recall from Wildcountry.
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Please do not use the «Wild Country Superlight Rock» chocks in sizes 1 to 6 (Code 40-RSL) and «Superlight Rock Set Nos. 1-6" produced before January 2023.
danger | reason for the recall
Wild Country has recently learned that prolonged exposure of the Superlight Rock single cable slips to marine coastal conditions with high salt concentrations and/or humid climates with saline atmospheres can result in corrosion of the interior of the plastic casing. This can significantly reduce the breaking strength of the chocks, and a fall while climbing can be dangerous.
Measures
Dealers and end customers should stop using the affected products immediately and contact Wild Country for a replacement.
This recall does not affect any Superlight Rocks other than those mentioned above. Wild Country Rock, Classic Rock, Rock Centrics and Superlight Offset Rock are not affected by this voluntary recall.
Customer service
Please contact us by phone (from 08.30 to 21.30 GTM+1 European Time, Mon-Fri) or via email.
- [email protected] / +43 720 231331 / Wild Country Austria
- [email protected] / +49 89 412 07724 / Wild Country Germany
- [email protected] / +39 0471 1832441 / Wild Country Italy
- [email protected] / +44 1224 039170 / Wild Country United Kingdom
- [email protected] / +44 1224 039170 / Wild Country International
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