CPSCGeneral Alert
Primal Vantage Recalls Plastic Tree Steps Due to Fall Hazard
Published: January 7, 2010Recall ID: 10101Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Fall
Product Description & Identification
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. Models 105 and 155 both have a 12/08 date code, which is stamped on the plastic portion of the step.
Affected Products
Ameristep Plastic Strap-On Tree Step
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/Primal-Vantage-Recalls-Plastic-Tree-Steps-Due-to-Fall-Hazard |
| Title | Primal Vantage Recalls Plastic Tree Steps Due to Fall Hazard |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/7dc6ec1b5bd048f9aa546c241ec3f640.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Picture of Recalled Plastic Strap-On Tree Step |
| Hazards › Name | Fall |
| Injuries › Name | Primal Vantage has received five complaints of step breakage, including two reports of consumers being bruised and cut. |
| Products › Name | Ameristep Plastic Strap-On Tree Step |
| Products › Type | Hunting Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 2006 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 16,000 |
| Recall I D | 98 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Retailers › Name | The product was sold in 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. |
| Recall Date | 2010-01-07T00:00:00 |
| Description | 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. Models 105 and 155 both have a 12/08 date code, which is stamped on the plastic portion of the step. |
| Recall Number | 10101 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Primal Vantage Co., Inc., of Randolph, N.J. |
| 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. |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |