Muddy Outdoors Recalls Climbing Sticks Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death
CPSC recall 13078 · announced December 20, 2012 · Classic Asia Group · 1,500 units affected
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.
The hazard
The climbing sticks can break, posing risk of serious injury or death to users.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled climbing sticks and return them to Muddy Outdoors for a refund or a free replacement product. Remedy type: Replace Refund
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): 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.
Consumer contact: Muddy Outdoors; toll-free at (877) 366-8339, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.gomuddy.com and click on "Muddy Info-Latest News" or "Products-Muddy Outdoors-Sticks" section for more information.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.