Tethrd Recalls One Stick GEN 2 Climbing Sticks Due to Fall and Injury Hazards (Recall Alert)
Recall 22770 · Sep 8, 2022 · Tethrd
7,700
units affected
7,700
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 22770
- Date
- Sep 8, 2022
- Company
- Tethrd
- Units affected
- 7,700
- Product
- Tethrd One Stick GEN 2 Climbing Sticks
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
This recall involves 2022 model year Tethrd One Stick GEN 2 climbing sticks with serial numbers ranging from THSP-TONE-010000 to THSP-TONE-017749. The serial number is located on the back side of the rope locking system (Dynaloc). The rope locking system is the black rectangle on the side of the stick with the silver Tethrd logo.
What can happen
Under pressure, one or more of the climbing stick's steps can crack causing them to break, posing fall and injury hazards to users.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled climbing sticks and contact the manufacturer for instructions on returning the recalled products at no cost to the consumer. The manufacturer will have the stick tested and if determined not to conform to manufacturer's specifications, will be replaced at no cost to the consumer. Tethrd is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Tethrd has received five reports of a step breaking. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Online at www.tethrdnation.com from June 2022 through July 2022 for between $140 and $350.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled tethrd one stick gen 2 climbing sticks?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled climbing sticks and contact the manufacturer for instructions on returning the recalled products at no cost to the consumer. The manufacturer will have the stick tested and if determined not to conform to manufacturer's specifications, will be replaced at no cost to.
What is the hazard?
Under pressure, one or more of the climbing stick's steps can crack causing them to break, posing fall and injury hazards 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.