PRA number
2012/13427
Published date
Product description
Climbing rope ascender
Reasons the product is recalled
There are certain circumstances, particularly on tensioned ropes, where the device does not lock onto the rope as it should and may slip when initially loaded.
The hazards to consumers
In certain situations, such as crevice rescues, if the defect occurs this may lead to injury or death.
What consumers should do
If you possess a Ropeman 3, then you should stop using it immediately and return it to your retailer, or if this is not possible, to your local distributor. Wild Country will arrange as soon as possible your choice of a replacement Ropeman 1 or Ropeman 2, plus a locking karabiner.
Download this form and fill it out with your returned Ropeman 3
http://www.expeditionequipment.com.au/Wild%20Country%20RM3/Wild%20Count…
Then return the Wild Country Ropeman 3 either;
1. To the retailer where you purchased the Wild Country Ropeman 3
2. To Expedition Equipment
3. Directly to Wild Country Headquarters in the UK.
In Australia:
Expedition Equipment
Unit 31 28 Barcoo Street
Roseville 2069
New South Wales
For International:
Wild Country UK
Meverill Rd
Tideswell
Nr Buxton
Derbyshire
SK17 8PY
Wild Country International
For more information, do not hesitate to contact Expedition Equipment by phone or email.
Phone : 02 9417 5755
Email: sales@expeditionequipment.com.au
Download this form and fill it out with your returned Ropeman 3
http://www.expeditionequipment.com.au/Wild%20Country%20RM3/Wild%20Count…
Then return the Wild Country Ropeman 3 either;
1. To the retailer where you purchased the Wild Country Ropeman 3
2. To Expedition Equipment
3. Directly to Wild Country Headquarters in the UK.
In Australia:
Expedition Equipment
Unit 31 28 Barcoo Street
Roseville 2069
New South Wales
For International:
Wild Country UK
Meverill Rd
Tideswell
Nr Buxton
Derbyshire
SK17 8PY
Wild Country International
For more information, do not hesitate to contact Expedition Equipment by phone or email.
Phone : 02 9417 5755
Email: sales@expeditionequipment.com.au
Supplier
Traders who sold this product
Bogong Equipment, K2 Basecamp, MainPeak, Mountain Equipment, Southern Cross Equipment, Rock Hardware, Scout Outdoor Centre, Arapilies Mountain Shop, Mont Adventure Store, Highpoint Access & Resque.
Where the product was sold
Nationally
Responsible regulator
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is the responsible regulator for this recall.
