Muddy Outdoors Recalls Climbing Sticks Due to Fall Hazard
Recall 10300 · Jul 14, 2010 · Muddy Outdoors
2,550
units affected
2,550
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 10300
- Date
- Jul 14, 2010
- Company
- Muddy Outdoors
- Units affected
- 2,550
- Product
- 2009 Muddy Outdoors tree climbing sticks
- Product type
- Hunting Accessories
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
The recalled climbing sticks are used for climbing a tree and include 2009 year Model 70301 - Muddy Outdoors climbing stick (a 20-inch single climbing stick) and 2009 year Model 70304 - Muddy Outdoors climbing stick (4-pack of 20-inch climbing sticks). The year and model number are printed on a label on the front of the main vertical frame of the climbing stick just below the two cam locks.
What can happen
Bolts that secure the cam locks to the frame of these climbing sticks that retains the rope around the tree can break, allowing the cam locks to detach from the frame.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using these climbing sticks and return the climbing sticks to Muddy Outdoors for a refund, exchange or manufacturer's credit.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- No reports of injuries.
- Sold at
- Directly from Muddy Outdoors via Internet/telephone sales and other outdoor sports retailers nationwide from July 2009 through April 2010 for about $35 (model 70301) and about $130 (model 70304).
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled 2009 muddy outdoors tree climbing sticks?
Consumers should immediately stop using these climbing sticks and return the climbing sticks to Muddy Outdoors for a refund, exchange or manufacturer's credit.
What is the hazard?
Bolts that secure the cam locks to the frame of these climbing sticks that retains the rope around the tree can break, allowing the cam locks to detach from the frame.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.