CPSCGeneral Alert
Muddy Outdoors Recalls Climbing Sticks Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death
Published: December 20, 2012Recall ID: 13078Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The climbing sticks can break, posing risk of serious injury or death to users.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Muddy Outdoors Tree Climbing Sticks
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/Muddy-Outdoors-Recalls-Climbing-Sticks-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death |
| Title | Muddy Outdoors Recalls Climbing Sticks Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/PageFiles.135886.13078.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Muddy Outdoors tree climbing sticks |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/PageFiles.135888.13078b.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Muddy Outdoors climbing stick rope and tree cleats |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/PageFiles.135890.13078c.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Muddy Outdoors climbing sticks packaging |
| Images › 4 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/PageFiles.135895.13078d.jpg |
| Images › 4 › Caption | Muddy Outdoors climbing sticks packaging |
| Hazards › Name | The climbing sticks can break, posing risk of serious injury or death to users. |
| Injuries › Name | The firm has received four reports of the climbing sticks breaking. There have been no reported injuries. |
| Products › Name | Muddy Outdoors Tree Climbing Sticks |
| Products › Type | Hunting Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 2006 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 1,500 |
| Recall I D | 1276 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled climbing sticks and return them to Muddy Outdoors for a refund or a free replacement product. |
| Importers › Name | Muddy Outdoors, of Albia, Iowa |
| Retailers › Name | 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. |
| Recall Date | 2012-12-20T00:00:00 |
| Description | 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. |
| Recall Number | 13078 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Classic Asia Group, of China |
| Remedy Options › 1 › Option | Replace |
| Remedy Options › 2 › Option | Refund |
| 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. |
| Last Publish Date | 2015-01-13T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |