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

Recalled December 20, 2012 · CPSC recall 13078 · Muddy Outdoors

Muddy Outdoors climbing stick rope and tree cleats

Muddy Outdoors climbing sticks packaging

Hazard

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

Remedy

Replace · Refund

Units

About 1,500

Incidents / injuries

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

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.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled climbing sticks and return them to Muddy Outdoors for a refund or a free replacement product.

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.

Product

Muddy Outdoors Tree Climbing Sticks

Manufacturer(s)

Classic Asia Group, of China

Imported by

Muddy Outdoors, of Albia, Iowa

Retailers

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.

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →