Wichard Groupe North America has issued a recall for approximately 1,050 Courant Spliced Kalimba Climbing Ropes due to a fall hazard that could result in serious injury or death, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced on Thursday.

The federal agency warned that the spliced termination ends on the recalled ropes can fail unexpectedly, creating a significant risk for users. Spliced termination ends are created by weaving a rope's strands back into itself to form a secure loop or eye, a common technique in arboriculture that avoids the bulk of tied knots and is generally favored for its strength when executed to manufacturer specifications.

"The spliced termination ends on the recalled ropes can fail unexpectedly, posing a risk of serious injury or death from fall hazard," the CPSC stated in its recall alert.

The affected products include the 45-meter, 50-meter, and 60-meter Courant Spliced Kalimba Climbing Ropes in lollipop and bubblegum color variants. The recall also covers any additional spliced Kalimba ropes that were spliced under Courant splicing protocols before June 15.

These ropes are specifically designed for tree climbing and pruning and are commonly used by arborists in their professional work. Professional tree climbing typically relies on a single rope to support a climber's full body weight at height, making termination integrity a critical safety factor and meaning that an unexpected failure can leave a climber without fall protection.

Wichard Groupe North America has received three reports of splice failures associated with the recalled ropes. No injuries have been reported to date.

The ropes were distributed through Vertical Supply Group, Arbsession, RBI Corporation, and other nationwide retailers. They were available for purchase from January 2023 through June 2026 at prices ranging from $250 to $350.

The CPSC is urging consumers to stop using the recalled ropes immediately. Consumers can contact Wichard Groupe North America to arrange for a free replacement rope, with shipping included. The company is offering two replacement options: one available immediately and another scheduled to become available beginning in mid-September. Arborists and other users uncertain whether their rope falls under the recall can identify affected units by checking the rope length, color variant, and splice construction date against the CPSC alert details.