CPSC Recall in 2023: Salewa USA Recalls Wild Country Superlight Rocks Cable Wire Chocks Used for Climbing 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 2023.

Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 23-247

Date: July 20, 2023

Product Name: Superlight Rocks

Recall Description:

This recall involves Wild Country brand Superlight Rocks (model number 40-RSL) and Superlight Rocks Set 1-6 (model number 40-RSLSET) single cable wire chocks used for climbing. Superlight Rocks were sold as a set of 6 and individually in six different sizes and colors including: size 1 purple, size 2 green, size 3 silver, size 4 gold, size 5 blue and size 6 red. The brand name, product name, and batch code are located on the swage on the chock.

Hazard Description:

When exposed to seaside conditions, corrosion can occur and weaken the cable chocks and they can break, posing a fall hazard to climbers.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Replace

Units: About 3,550 (In addition, about 225 were sold in Canada)

Incidents:

None reported in the U.S.

Sold At:

REI, MEC, and other specialty outdoor stores nationwide and online at www.wildcountry.com, www.backcountry.com, and www.campsaver.com from January 2017 through February 2023 for between $14 and $16 each and about $80 for a set of 6.

Manufactured In:

Taiwan