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Courant Spliced Kalimba Climbing Ropes

Courant Spliced Kalimba climbing ropes can fail unexpectedly at the spliced ends, posing a risk of serious injury or death from a fall.

Summary by Recall Canary from the CPSC notice

What happened

Wichard Groupe North America, of North Kingstown, Rhode Island, recalled Courant Spliced Kalimba Climbing Ropes because the spliced termination ends can fail unexpectedly, posing a risk of serious injury or death from fall hazard. The firm received three reports of splices failing, with no injuries reported. The recall involves about 1,050 ropes made in France and imported by the company.

The recalled ropes are designed for tree climbing and pruning and are commonly used by arborists. They include Courant Spliced Kalimba climbing ropes in lollipop and bubblegum colors, in 45m, 50m, and 60m lengths, as well as any additional spliced Kalimba ropes spliced under Courant splicing protocols prior to June 15, 2026. The ropes were sold at Vertical Supply Group, Arbsession, RBI Corporation and nationwide retailers from January 2023 through June 2026 for between $250 and $350.

Consumers should stop using the recalled ropes immediately and contact Wichard Groupe North America for a free replacement rope, including shipping. Consumers will be offered one of two free replacement options; one with immediate availability and the other with availability beginning mid-September.

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What to do

If yours is listed below:

  1. Stop using the recalled ropes immediately.
  2. Contact Wichard Groupe North America for a free replacement rope, including shipping.
  3. You will be asked to complete the registration form at www.wichardgroupe.us/news/post/recall-spliced-kalimba (opens in a new tab) to receive a pre-paid shipping label and instructions for returning the recalled product.
  4. You will be offered one of two free replacement options; one with immediate availability and the other with availability beginning mid-September.

What you get Replacement

Call Courant 401-683-5055

Full text from CPSC

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 www.wichardgroupe.us/news/post/recall-spliced-kalimba (opens in a new tab) 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.

Is yours affected?

Check yours against the codes the CPSC notice names below.

  1. Courant Spliced Kalimba Climbing Ropes

    Made in
    France

Product description from CPSC

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 details

Recalled
Sold in

Vertical Supply Group, Arbsession, RBI Corporation and nationwide retailers from January 2023 through June 2026 for between $250 and $350.

Company
CourantFrance
Hazard
Fall hazard
Recall number
26-675
Units affected
About 1,050
Reported incidents
The firm has received three reports of splices failing. No injuries have been reported.
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.
Made in
France
Imported by
Wichard Groupe North America, of North Kingstown, Rhode Island

Timeline

  1. Announced by CPSC · Listed on Recall Canary

  2. Summary updated

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Summary by Recall Canary, written with AI · summary updated Oct 2, 2026 · primary source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (opens in a new tab)