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

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.

Name of product: Wild Country Syncro Harnesses

Units: About 70

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

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled harnesses and contact Salewa North America for a full refund.

Recall date: August 31, 2016

Incidents/Injuries: 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

Consumer contact: Salewa North America toll-free at 844-412-7013 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday or online at www.wildcountry.com and click on the "Product Recall" link located at the bottom of the page.

Recall number: 16-771