Wichard Groupe Expands Recall of Courant Spliced Kalimba Climbing Ropes
The recall now covers additional spliced Kalimba ropes made before June 15, 2026, due to a fall hazard.
3 reports on this incident · first at Aug 19, 2026, 11:23 p.m. ET
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Aug 20, 2026, 6:56 p.m. ET
Courant Spliced Kalimba Climbing Ropes Recalled Over Fall Hazard
On August 6, 2026, CPSC recall records reported that manufacturer Courant, of Angers, France, has received three reports of rope splices failing. No injuries have been reported, according to the official recall notice.
The recall covers about 1,050 Courant Spliced Kalimba Climbing Ropes used for tree climbing and pruning. Affected products include 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), alongside any additional ropes spliced under Courant splicing protocols prior to June 15, 2026. Brand name, part number, diameter, and length are printed on the tag attached to the rope ends. According to CPSC recall records, the spliced termination ends can fail unexpectedly, creating a fall hazard that poses a risk of serious injury or death.
The agency advises consumers to stop using the ropes immediately and contact Wichard Groupe North America for a free replacement rope with shipping included. Consumers must complete the registration form at https://www.wichardgroupe.us/news/post/recall-spliced-kalimba to obtain a pre-paid shipping label and return instructions. The notice offers two free replacement options: one available immediately and one available beginning mid-September.
Aug 19, 2026, 11:23 p.m. ETFirst report
Courant Spliced Kalimba Climbing Ropes Recalled Due to Fall Hazard
On August 6, 2026, Wichard Groupe North America announced a recall of about 1,050 Courant Spliced Kalimba Climbing Ropes due to a fall hazard, according to a CPSC recall notice. The spliced termination ends on the recalled ropes can fail unexpectedly, posing a risk of serious injury or death.
The manufacturer, Courant of Angers, France, has received three reports of splices failing. No injuries have been reported. CPSC database records show no other enforcement actions associated with this firm.
The recall, designated recall number 26675, involves ropes designed for tree climbing and pruning commonly used by arborists. The recall includes 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 additional Kalimba ropes spliced under Courant splicing protocols prior to June 15, 2026. Each rope can be identified by the tag attached to the rope ends, which lists the brand name, part number, type (diameter), and length.
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 another with availability beginning in mid-September.
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