Recalls / 2012-12-20

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

13078 · Recalled 2012-12-20 · CPSC page

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.

Hazards

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

Reported injuries

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

Remedy

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

Products

Name	Model	Units
Muddy Outdoors Tree Climbing Sticks		About 1,500

Parties

Manufacturer: Classic Asia Group
Importer: Muddy Outdoors, of Albia, Iowa
Made in: China
Sold at: Bass Pro, Cabela's, Dick's Sporting Goods, Scheel's, other hunting, $160 when sold in a pack of four.

Consumer 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.

More images

Muddy Outdoors climbing stick rope and tree cleats

Muddy Outdoors climbing sticks packaging

Source: CPSC recall 13078. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.