CPSC recall 11-024, announced October 27, 2010, covers Primal Vantage Ameristep Plastic Strap-On Tree Step (about 40,000 units). The plastic portion of the step can break, posing a fall hazard to the user. The notice cites 6 incident reports. Consumers should stop using the tree steps immediately. Recall contact: call (866) 972-6168, or go to www.treestandcustomerservice.com.
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The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
Which products are included?
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. Model numbers 105 and 155 both have a "08", which is stamped on the plastic portion of the step denoting the year of manufacture.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The plastic portion of the step can break, posing a fall hazard to the user.
Incidents and injuries
Primal Vantage has received six complaints of step breakage, including two reports of consumers being bruised and cut.
Official 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.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Primal Vantage
- Manufacturer
- Primal Vantage Co., Inc., of Randolph, N.J.
- Recall number
- 11-024
- Units
- About 40,000 (In January and May 2010 releases #10-101 with 16,000 products, and #10-236 with an additional 1,800 recalled steps, bringing the total to 17,800, included date codes 12/08 and 10/08, December 2008 and October 2008 respectively). All steps that include a "08" date code are being added to the recall, adding 22,000 units.
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- The product was sold from April 2008 through November 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.
Ameristep Plastic Strap-On Tree Step
CPSC product type: Tree Stands (Hunting)
Recall contact information
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.
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