CPSC Recall in 2016: Salewa North America Recalls Wild Country Climbing Harnesses Due to Fall Hazard

Updated on January 18, 2026.

See the recall details below. You can also see similar information for other consumer product recalls in 2016.

Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 16-771

Date: August 31, 2016

Product Name: Climbing harness

Recall Description:

This recall applies to all Wild Country Syncro harnesses sold in the United States.  The harness has a black nylon exterior and orange interior. “Wild Country” and “Syncro” is printed on a label affixed to the interior, above batch code: 01 A 01 16.

Hazard Description:

Excess materials on the left waist belt tab can cause the climbing harness to loosen, posing a fall hazard to the user. 

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Refund

Units: About 70

Incidents:

The firm has received one report of the harness loosening. No injuries have been reported.

Sold At:

Alpenglow Adventure Sports, Climb UP LLC, Rock Fitness, UNLTD, and Wilderness Exchange stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com and other websites from April 2016 through June 2016 for about $110.

Manufactured In:

China