Muddy Outdoors Recalls Climbing Sticks Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death
Recall 13078 · Dec 20, 2012 · Muddy Outdoors
1,500
units affected
1,500
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 13078
- Date
- Dec 20, 2012
- Company
- Muddy Outdoors
- Units affected
- 1,500
- Product
- Muddy Outdoors Tree Climbing Sticks
- Product type
- Hunting Accessories
- Remedy
- Refund, Replacement
- Hazard
- Injury
The product
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.
What can happen
The climbing sticks can break, posing risk of serious injury or death to users.
The fix
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 where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received four reports of the climbing sticks breaking. There have been no reported injuries.
- Sold at
- 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.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled muddy outdoors tree climbing sticks?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled climbing sticks and return them to Muddy Outdoors for a refund or a free replacement product.
What is the hazard?
The climbing sticks can break, posing risk of serious injury or death to users.
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.