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Primal Vantage Recalls Plastic Tree Steps Due to Fall Hazard

Recalled January 7, 2010 · CPSC recall 10101 · Primal Vantage

Picture of Recalled Plastic Strap-On Tree Step
Hazard
Fall
Remedy
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.
Units
About 16,000
Incidents / injuries
Primal Vantage has received five complaints of step breakage, including two reports of consumers being bruised and cut.

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.

What to do

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.

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.

Product
Ameristep Plastic Strap-On Tree Step
Manufacturer(s)
Primal Vantage Co., Inc., of Randolph, N.J.
Retailers
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.
Made in
China

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

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