Safety regulator, Game Tracker Announce Recall of Climbing Sticks and Tree Steps
Recall 02070 · Dec 19, 2001 · Game Tracker Inc.
25,000
units affected
25,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 02070
- Date
- Dec 19, 2001
- Company
- Game Tracker Inc.
- Units affected
- 25,000
- Product
- Climbing Sticks and Tree Steps
- Product type
- Hunting Accessories
- Hazard
- Injury
The product
The recalled Gorilla Ultralite Climbing Sticks, model number 3163, have the serial numbers 040501, 050501, and 060801 printed on the main brace of the stick. The climbing sticks come in three to a package, are gray in color, have black swivel fold down foot pegs, and a black strap and buckle system. The recalled Strap-on Tree Steps, model numbers 3152 and 3153, have serial number 2899 stamped on the side of the metal step. The tree steps have a black strap, with a metal J hook, black buckle, and a metal step.
What can happen
The buckles on the climbing sticks and tree steps can fail, posing a risk of serious injury to hunters.
The fix
Consumers should stop using these climbing sticks and tree steps immediately. Consumers should return the product to the company, by writing to: The Game Tracker Inc., Attn: Product Safety Coordinator, PO Box 380, 3475 Eastman Dr., Flushing, MI 48433. Game Tracker will provide a free repair of the climbing sticks and a free replacement for the tree steps.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Sold at
- Hunting supply stores and catalogs nationwide sold these climbing sticks and tree steps, from February 1999 through September 2001, for between $7 and $100.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled climbing sticks and tree steps?
Consumers should stop using these climbing sticks and tree steps immediately. Consumers should return the product to the company, by writing to: The Game Tracker Inc., Attn: Product Safety Coordinator, PO Box 380, 3475 Eastman Dr., Flushing, MI 48433. Game Tracker will provide a free repair of the climbing sticks and.
What is the hazard?
The buckles on the climbing sticks and tree steps can fail, posing a risk of serious injury to hunters.
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.