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InjuryDecember 20, 2012CPSC #13078

Muddy Outdoors Recalls Climbing Sticks Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death

Product
Hunting Accessories
Units affected
1,500
Remedy
refund, replacement

What was recalled

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.

Hazard

The climbing sticks can break, posing risk of serious injury or death to users.

Injuries

The firm has received four reports of the climbing sticks breaking. There have been no reported injuries.

Made in

China

Where it was sold

  • 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.

Photos

Muddy Outdoors tree climbing sticksMuddy Outdoors climbing stick rope and tree cleatsMuddy Outdoors climbing sticks packagingMuddy Outdoors climbing sticks packaging
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