Wild Country Syncro Harnesses recalled over fall hazard

Recall date

August 31, 2016

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

Salewa North America Recalls Wild Country Climbing Harnesses Due to Fall Hazard (Recall Alert)

Recall number

16771

Sold / distributed

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.

Why it was recalled

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

What was recalled

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.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled harnesses and contact Salewa North America for a full refund.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.