Muddy Outdoors Recalls Climbing Sticks Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2012-12-20). Hazards: injury. Models: 70401, 70404. About 1,500 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 13078 |
| Published | 2012-12-20 |
| Last updated | 2015-01-13 |
| Product category | Hunting Accessories |
| Products | Muddy Outdoors Tree Climbing Sticks |
| Firm named in the title | Muddy Outdoors |
| Firms | Classic Asia Group, of China (manufacturer); Muddy Outdoors, of Albia, Iowa (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 1,500 |
| Model numbers | 70401, 70404 |
| Hazard classes | injury |
| Remedy classes | refund, replace, stop use |
| Sold | Bass Pro, Cabela's, Dick's Sporting Goods, Scheel's and other hunting and outdoor stores nationwide from July 2012 through October 2012 for about $50 when sold individually and $160 when sold in a pack of four. |
Description
The recalled Muddy Outdoors climbing sticks are used to climb trees. They consist of a 20-inch black center stick with tree cleats and fold-out steps on each end. A black and burnt orange-colored rope fastened by a cam cleat secures the stick to the tree. The tree cleats have single metal tabs or posts. Model number 70401 or 70404 is printed on the packaging. The climbing sticks were sold individually or in packs of four.
Hazard
The climbing sticks can break, posing risk of serious injury or death to users.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled climbing sticks and return them to Muddy Outdoors for a refund or a free replacement product.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received four reports of the climbing sticks breaking. There have been no reported injuries.
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