Primal Vantage Expands Recall of Plastic Tree Steps Due to Fall Hazard
CPSC recall 10236 · announced May 19, 2010 · Primal Vantage Co · 40,000 units affected
The product
Product is a plastic tree step that attaches to a tree via a nylon strap and a large metal buckle. It is used to climb a tree in order to hunt from an elevated position. Model numbers 105 and 155 both have a "08", which is stamped on the plastic portion of the step denoting the year of manufacture.
The hazard
The plastic portion of the step can break, posing a fall hazard to the user.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should stop using the tree steps immediately. They should contact Primal Vantage for details on how to obtain a full refund. Consumers are asked not to return the product to retail stores as refunds can only be provided by Primal Vantage.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Primal Vantage has received six complaints of step breakage, including two reports of consumers being bruised and cut.
Sold at: The product was sold from April 2008 through November 2009 at various outdoor and sporting goods retailers nationwide as a 3-step package in model 105 or as a single step in model 155.
Consumer contact: For additional information, contact Primal Vantage toll free at (866) 972-6168 between 9:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit their website at www.treestandcustomerservice.com to print a return form or for further information on how to locate the date code on your tree step.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.