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Product recall · CPSCDecember 20, 2012Serious
Muddy Outdoors Climbing Sticks
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The climbing sticks can break, posing risk of serious injury or death to users.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — The agency describes a risk of serious injury or death.
What it looks like
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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.
Who to 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.
The product
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.
Details
- Units affected
- About 1,500
- Recall date
- December 20, 2012
- Brand
- Classic Asia Group, of China, Muddy Outdoors, of Albia, Iowa
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- The firm has received four reports of the climbing sticks breaking. There have been no reported injuries.
70401
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.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Muddy Outdoors Recalls Climbing Sticks Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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