CPSC · Consumer Product · Recall 26675 · Recalled August 6, 2026

Wichard Groupe North America Recalls Courant Spliced Kalimba Climbing Ropes Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Fall Hazard

Notice last updated: August 7, 2026.

1. Compare your item

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Product named: Courant Spliced Kalimba Climbing Ropes
Company / brand: Courant

Agency product description and boundaries

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.

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2. Agency hazard and consumer action

CPSC reports: The spliced termination ends on the recalled ropes can fail unexpectedly, posing a risk of serious injury or death from fall hazard.

CPSC consumer action: 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.

Affected product: Courant Spliced Kalimba Climbing Ropes

3. Open the official notice or contact

Read the official U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission notice ↗

Official recall ID: 26675
Brand: Courant
Units affected: About 1,050
Consumer 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.

Affected products

Courant Spliced Kalimba Climbing Ropes

Companies & origin

Manufacturer(s): Courant, of Angers, France
Importer(s): Wichard Groupe North America, of North Kingstown, Rhode Island
Sold by / retailer(s): Vertical Supply Group, Arbsession, RBI Corporation and nationwide retailers from January 2023 through June 2026 for between $250 and $350.
Manufactured in: France

Reported incidents & injuries

The firm has received three reports of splices failing. No injuries have been reported.

Identifying details (verbatim from the notice)

Remedy type: Replace
Notice last updated: August 7, 2026

Recalled product photos

Recalled Courant Spliced Kalimba Climbing Rope (bubblegum color)

Tag on end of climbing rope (lollipop color) showing brand, part number, type and length

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Agency excerpts come from the public data feed and may omit tables or later changes; the linked government source is authoritative. Source last checked September 7, 2026 at 6:00 AM UTC. Record retrieved September 7, 2026 at 6:00 AM UTC.

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