Xtreme Outdoor Products Recalls Climbing Sticks Due to Fall Hazard and Risk of Serious Injury
CPSC recall 19134 · announced June 6, 2019 · Xtreme Outdoor Products (xop) · 1,165 units affected
The product
This recall involves XOP climbing sticks used to climb trees. The climbing sticks have XOP and model number XOP-LMO4-SR printed on the box. They were sold in sand ripple green color in a 4-pack. The climbing sticks measure about 36 inches tall and have three climbing steps.
The hazard
The climbing sticks can break due to a bolt failure on the center step, posing a fall hazard and risk of serious injury.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled climbing sticks and return them to Xtreme Outdoor Products (XOP) for a full refund or refund in the form of a store credit. Remedy type: Refund
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): XOP has received two reports of injuries, including scrapes and bruises, a fractured foot and ribs.
Sold at: Webb's Sporting Goods and TrailCam stores nationwide, Scheel's in Omaha, Neb. and Overland Park, Kan., and online at XOPoutdoors.com from November 2018 through December 2018 for about $170.
Consumer contact: XOP toll-free at 877-544-6611 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, email at service@xopoutdoors.com or online at www.XOPoutdoors.com and click on “About” 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.