CPSC recall 19-134, announced June 6, 2019, covers Xtreme Outdoor Products (XOP) Climbing Sticks (about 1,165 units). The climbing sticks can break due to a bolt failure on the center step, posing a fall hazard and risk of serious injury. The notice cites 2 incident reports and 2 injuries. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled climbing sticks and return them to Xtreme Outdoor Products (XOP) for a full refund or refund in the form of a store credit. Recall contact: call 877-544-6611, go to www.XOPoutdoors.com, or email service@xopoutdoors.com.
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Affected model numbers
The climbing sticks have XOP and model number XOP-LMO4-SR printed on the box.
Which products are included?
This recall involves XOP climbing sticks used to climb trees. The climbing sticks have XOP and model number XOP-LMO4-SR printed on the box. They were sold in sand ripple green color in a 4-pack. The climbing sticks measure about 36 inches tall and have three climbing steps.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The climbing sticks can break due to a bolt failure on the center step, posing a fall hazard and risk of serious injury.
Incidents and injuries
XOP has received two reports of injuries, including scrapes and bruises, a fractured foot and ribs.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled climbing sticks and return them to Xtreme Outdoor Products (XOP) for a full refund or refund in the form of a store credit.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Xtreme Outdoor Products (XOP)
- Recall number
- 19-134
- Units
- About 1,165
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Webb's Sporting Goods and TrailCam stores nationwide, Scheel's in Omaha, Neb. and Overland Park, Kan., and online at XOPoutdoors.com from November 2018 through December 2018 for about $170.
- Importer
- Xtreme Outdoor Products (XOP), of Dubuque, Iowa
Recall contact information
XOP toll-free at 877-544-6611 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, email at service@xopoutdoors.com or online at www.XOPoutdoors.com and click on “About” for more information.
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